Politics How a $22M judgment against Cle Elum pushed the city to bankruptcy The Central Washington city’s expensive dispute with a Seattle-based builder illustrates the challenges of crafting long-term development agreements. by Mai Hoang / February 6, 2025
Mossback A history of vaccine skepticism, from 1920s Seattle to RFK Jr. Current debates over Trump’s controversial DHHS nominee echo the Pacific Northwest’s reputation a century ago as a bastion of “alternative medicine.” by Knute Berger / February 4, 2025
Politics Majority of voters have a negative outlook on Washington’s future Across political lines, Cascade PBS/Elway Poll respondents feel pessimistic about the state, citing the tax system, budget shortfall and housing costs. by Mai Hoang / January 9, 2025
Politics New Latino majority voter district in Central Washington stays red Republicans picked up wins in the 14th District after a redrawn map was approved this year, but results offer hope for Democrats for future elections. by Mai Hoang / January 8, 2025
News After 5 years, has Cosmic Crisp paid off for Washington growers? Exclusively grown in the Evergreen State, the apple drew intense interest from the fruit industry. But the supply might be outpacing the demand. by Mai Hoang / December 26, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: The Columbia River’s elusive origins The remarkable journey of the Columbia River starts at a modest lake in remote British Columbia. by Knute Berger / November 22, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: The 1800s influencer obsessed with Tacoma George Francis Train, self-dubbed ”The Psycho,” ignited media fervor by circling the globe in 67 days in an effort to make the city a household name. by Knute Berger / November 15, 2024
News Removing guns is a key suicide prevention strategy in WA Advocates and researchers say removing or restricting access to lethal tools, such as firearms, can save lives. by Mai Hoang / November 11, 2024 / Updated 8:02 a.m., Nov. 11, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: ‘The Graveyard of the Pacific’ Since 1792, an estimated 2,000 ships have sunk at the treacherous spot where the Columbia River meets the ocean. by Knute Berger / November 8, 2024
Politics Dave Upthegrove leads in WA Commissioner of Public Lands race The King County Councilmember takes an early lead of 53% to 47% over former U.S. Rep Jaime Herrera Beutler. by Mai Hoang / November 5, 2024