Politics Federal and state cuts threaten Washington early-learning programs The first months of the Trump administration have brought layoffs, closures and confusion to free preschool programs, compounded by state funding woes. by Laurel Demkovich / May 28, 2025
Investigations Seafarer’s death in Columbia River reveals murky maritime oversight Advocates ask for additional investigation and accountability after AJ Meraña, a Filipino worker on a bulk cargo ship, drowned last September. by Lizz Giordano / May 27, 2025
News Bear with us: Grizzly reintroduction to North Cascades stalls The plan was approved last summer, but some northeast Washington residents say their concerns were not represented in the decision-making process. by Connor Zamora / May 27, 2025
News Is Washington state falling out of love with Tesla? While anti-Musk and anti-Trump protests continue to attract dozens, the EVs are still on the streets — but their popularity shows signs of slipping. by Venice Buhain / May 26, 2025
News The Newsfeed: La Resistencia monitors King County deportations For months, the Cascade PBS Investigations team has been following a volunteer group who independently track flights transporting ICE detainees. by Jaelynn Grisso / May 23, 2025
Culture Support for this article is provided by Alaska Airlines. The Nosh: Gourmet cooking gone wild Ditch the PB&J! Social media star Kena Peay and Campfire Coffee co-owner Quincy Henry show Rachel how to make delicious meals in the PNW wilderness. by Rachel Belle / May 23, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: Memorial Day Weekend opens Seattle’s outdoor music season Summer festivals include old favorites from Northwest Folklife to Bumbershoot, plus new waterfront concert venues Downtown and in Tacoma. by Brangien Davis / May 22, 2025
Politics Newhouse pursues legislation to stabilize Washington farm workforce Congress is considering a new bipartisan immigration reform bill that would shield undocumented agricultural workers from deportation. by Mai Hoang / May 22, 2025 / Updated May 23, 2025
Culture Your Last Meal | W. Kamau Bell on the politics of mac & cheese The Emmy-winning comedian says the comfort food, brought to America by an enslaved man, can be seen as a metaphor for Blackness in the U.S. by Rachel Belle / May 22, 2025
Culture There’s nothing sweeter than Seattle’s Little Free Bakeries Would you stop for a treat? Plus, newsletter subscribers get the recipe for the Soft & Chewy Lemon Cookies featured in a recent episode of The Nosh! by Rachel Belle / May 21, 2025