Inside Cascade PBS We're closing Crosscut's comment section. Here's why — and what's next With the rise of social platforms and an uptick in threatening comments, the newsroom is taking reader engagement in a different direction. by Ana Sofia Knauf & Anne Christnovich & Mohammed Kloub / December 19, 2019
Politics Gov. Inslee wants to tap state's emergency fund to address homelessness The governor's 2020 supplemental budget proposes pulling $319 million from a state emergency fund to pay for housing and homelessness services in Washington state. by Melissa Santos / December 18, 2019 / Updated 4:51 p.m. Dec. 18
Politics Regional approach to homelessness may require Seattle to give up some control The Seattle City Council may pass the new agreement Thursday with an ordinance setting ‘expectations’ going forward. by David Kroman / December 12, 2019 / Updated Dec. 12 at 12:35 pm
News Yakima looks to get ahead of statewide hepatitis A outbreak As colder weather forces vulnerable residents closer together, city leaders are heading to shelters to tackle the statewide epidemic. by Enrique Pérez de la Rosa Northwest Public Broadcasting / December 12, 2019
News SATs no longer required for admission at some Washington colleges More colleges and universities in Washington state are ditching the SAT and ACT as requirements for admissions. It's part of a nationwide trend. by Melissa Santos / December 10, 2019
Politics The story behind Amazon’s failed $1 million bid to swing Seattle’s election The tech giant had its eyes on winning all seven races. Instead, it won just two. by David Kroman / December 10, 2019
Politics $30 car tabs on hold, but transportation cuts coming anyway State and local leaders are moving forward as if Initiative 976 is in effect — even though the courts have halted the measure for now. by Melissa Santos / December 6, 2019
News One-third of Washington's rural hospitals are at risk. What will happen if they close? These hospitals can mean the difference between life and death. by Emily McCarty / December 3, 2019
Politics Judge presses pause on I-976; car-tab cuts won’t go into effect for now The plaintiffs suing to overturn the initiative “have sufficiently shown they are likely to prevail,” said the King County Superior Court judge. by Melissa Santos / November 26, 2019 / Updated 9:27 a.m. Nov. 28
Politics After car-tab cuts, a new bus driver worries for his future If Initiative 976 survives the courts, it will mean cuts to bus hours and, possibly, staff. by David Kroman / November 22, 2019