Investigations WA law restricts noncompete agreements. They keep popping up anyway A Pasco man is being sued by his former company for breaking a noncompete contract, in a case that tests WA’s ability to enforce its own labor laws. by Brandon Block / November 1, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: Dead people tell no tales. Or do they? This trilogy of terrifying and true Northwest tales includes a corpse that turned to soap and shoes that washed ashore with feet still inside. by Knute Berger / November 1, 2024
Politics Young Latinos in Spokane hope to make voices heard this election In a specially crucial election, political activists have worked to translate the county voter guide into Spanish and combat disenfranchisement. by Erin Sellers RANGE / November 1, 2024
Politics Young Washington voters say cost of living is their top concern For most residents 18-35, the dream of home ownership is dead, and rising costs of food and transportation hit hard as the state grows more unaffordable. by Nate Sanford / October 31, 2024
Politics Eastern WA farmworkers fear deportation if Trump is reelected Some residents of agricultural towns like Othello, which is 77% Latino, worry about workforce reduction and family separation as the election nears. by Monica Carrillo-Casas & Orion Donovan Smith The Spokesman-Review / October 30, 2024 / Updated November 4, 2024
Indigenous Affairs Indigenous candidates hope to boost representation in WA state Tribal leaders say Native voices in politics is important in a state that exists within the historical territories of 29 federally recognized nations. by Richard Arlin Walker ICT / October 28, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: How racism pervades PNW outdoors culture Alison Mariella Désir and Knute Berger talk about the complex legacy of Catherine Montgomery, often called “the mother of the Pacific Crest Trail.” by Knute Berger & Alison Mariella Désir & Gavin Borchert / October 25, 2024
Politics How redistricting changed WA’s 12th Legislative District Once considered a conservative stronghold, new boundaries extending into King and Snohomish counties are altering the political landscape. by Dominick Bonny / October 24, 2024
Politics Washingtonians work to bridge the political divide with loved ones As election night and the holidays approach, experts discuss how political differences can cause conflict and how to have productive talks instead. by Jake Ellison / October 23, 2024
News Seattle Council candidates make their case for citywide office Tanya Woo and Alexis Mercedes Rinck are vying for Position 8 with different stances on big issues like crime, homelessness and the city budget. by Josh Cohen / October 21, 2024 / Updated: Oct. 24, 5:50 P.M.