Investigations WA police get one hour of hate-crime training despite rising cases Experts say that without sufficient education about modern best practices, some officers may not even recognize incidents as bias-related. by Joshua Kornfeld / October 28, 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
News The Newsfeed: Inside Cascade PBS’s new limited series on gun violence In First Response, hosts Sara Bernard and Maleeha Syed interview the trauma surgeons, nurses and intervention specialists battling this crisis. by Paris Jackson / October 25, 2024
News The ‘Big Dark’: How Washingtonians weather the gloom & gray As the daylight hours turn short, Puget Sound area residents recommend staying social, getting outdoors and learning to embrace the drear. by Nate Sanford / 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 Podcast: “Text Me Back!” helps us ease into the upcoming election Co-hosts Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays remind us to laugh in this bonus episode recorded live at the Seattle Public Library on October 15. by Paris Jackson / October 23, 2024
Investigations ‘Beyond failure’: WA teen loses legs at school-based work program Thousands of students enroll in work-for-credit programs, but a 16-year-old’s case shows life-altering consequences of risky jobs and murky oversight. by Lizz Giordano / October 22, 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.
News Klickitat sheriff’s growing volunteer posse raises questions Bob Songer, a leader in the ‘constitutional sheriff’ movement, says the group fills a need. Skeptics worry about the lack of civil rights training and public oversight. by Paul Kiefer / InvestigateWest / October 21, 2024