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 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
Culture Your Last Meal | Ani DiFranco loves America’s most hated foods As the Grammy-award winning singer/songwriter releases her 23rd album, she reflects on staying relevant and her passion for anchovies by Rachel Belle / 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
Culture Your Last Meal | A Q&A with Rachel Belle on her debut cookbook Rachel celebrated the launch of Open Sesame at Book Larder, Seattle's only dedicated cookbook store. The event sold out, but you can listen in! by Rachel Belle / January 2, 2025
News WA immigration advocates prepare for new legal challenges to DACA Ahead of a second Trump administration, activists say they plan to ramp up workshops and other resources for the state’s roughly 13,530 “Dreamers.” by Monica Carrillo-Casas The Spokesman-Review / January 1, 2025
News Six WA cities pass anti-homeless laws after Grants Pass decision The U.S. Supreme Court ruling this June opened the door to criminalizing homelessness, and cities have threatened fines and jail time in response. by Josh Cohen / December 30, 2024
News Remembering President Jimmy Carter’s connection to this Washington The 39th president, who died Sunday, visited Washington both before and after he lived in the White House. by Josh Cohen / December 29, 2024