News 1 in 4 Washingtonians could need food assistance soon Nonprofits and government agencies are spending millions every week to meet a historic need in the wake of record-breaking unemployment. by Emily McCarty / May 7, 2020
News COVID-19 leading to illegal jail stays for inmates with mental illness Delayed psych evaluations and hospital transfers are resulting in due process questions, and longer stays that may prove unconstitutional. by David Kroman / May 6, 2020
News New tools to help WA abuse victims put to the test during coronavirus Advocates worry for women, children and elders as abuse takes on new forms, making exit plans and reporting even more difficult. by Lilly Fowler / May 5, 2020
News Without tourism, can Washington’s small towns survive? From inns to restaurants, businesses throughout the state could feel the economic effects of COVID-19 shutdowns for years. by Manola Secaira / May 4, 2020
News Framed: Photos of life in Seattle during COVID-19 The city is adapting as we enter the second month of Washington’s ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ order. by Cascade PBS Visuals Staff / May 1, 2020
News Social isolation challenges Seattle’s ‘resilient’ mental health Most people in King County are adapting, according to a UW survey, but researchers worry depression and anxiety could amplify as the pandemic wears on. by Hannah Weinberger / April 30, 2020
News With little PPE, in-home caregivers are essential but exposed Left in the lurch, caregivers risk their lives to keep clients safely at home: ‘You don't get any more front line than being in somebody's bedroom.’ by Emily McCarty / April 30, 2020
News More trouble for Hanford site after review of tunnel collapse While most Americans are focused on COVID-19, people in Eastern Washington also worry about poor maintenance at the infamous nuclear site. by John Stang / April 30, 2020
News Coronavirus has no borders, but your county’s health funding does Disparities in public health funding leave some Washington counties less equipped to fight COVID-19. by David Kroman / April 29, 2020
News Seattle’s queer businesses struggle as Pride goes virtual Businesses in Capitol Hill often hinge their year-round money made during Pride month. Now, they’re having to reconsider. by Manola Secaira / April 28, 2020