Politics WA cop shortage persists statewide as lawmakers gear up in Olympia Governor-elect Bob Ferguson wants $100M to hire more police officers, but with a $12B budget shortfall, it’s unclear where the funds will come from. by John Stang / January 10, 2025
Politics Poll: WA voters want 2025 Legislature to focus on their pocketbooks For the fourth year in a row, residents said the economy was their top issue for the upcoming session, according to the newest Cascade PBS/Elway Poll. by Josh Cohen / 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 An assault survivor found solace with a King County advocacy group But now the victims’ services organization and others like it are facing federal funding cuts that could hamper their ability to help people like him. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / January 7, 2025 / Updated: January 7, 2025
News Federal cuts threaten Washington crime victims’ advocacy programs Agencies are hoping Olympia can provide stable funding for the 52,000 state residents who receive resources such as legal aid and crisis intervention. by Megan Burbank / January 7, 2025 / Updated: 440 p.m. January 8, 2025
Investigations Officials inspect Tacoma ICE detention center after legal battle Washington Labor & Industries inspectors found no violations, but the Department of Health is still fighting to investigate detainee living conditions. by Jaelynn Grisso / January 6, 2025
News The Newsfeed: Immersive sights and scents in a Seattle art show At the National Nordic Museum, Fischersund’s ‘Faux Flora’ brings fictional flowers to life through Cinema 4D and layered fragrances. by Brangien Davis / January 3, 2025
Environment Why wildlife officials are killing some PNW owls to save others Biologists, avian scientists and other experts explain the need for the Barred Owl Management Strategy to protect endangered northern spotted owls. by Alma Chow / January 3, 2025
Environment Climate change is helping invasive species take root in Washington Non-native plants are crowding out native ones in the Pacific Northwest and posing new challenges for the organizations that manage them. by Cassie Diamond / January 2, 2025
News New minimum wage & more Washington laws going into effect in 2025 The new year brings expanded paid sick leave, protections for Seattle app-based workers, more safety regulations and additional rules of the road. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / January 1, 2025