News The Newsfeed: Seattle Mayor taps payroll tax to balance city budget Cascade PBS City Hall Reporter Josh Cohen breaks down what Mayor Bruce Harrell’s proposed usage of Jumpstart funds means for the city. by Paris Jackson / October 11, 2024
Politics Will carbon tax initiative 2117 lower gas prices? That’s debatable The cap-and-trade program, which 2117 aims to repeal, has been blamed for rising fuel costs, but gas prices have gone up and down since its inception. by John Stang / October 11, 2024 / Updated at 3:33 p.m. on Oct. 11
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: The automobile’s arrival in the PNW Before GPS, gas stations or even paved roads, car pioneers ventured into the wilderness, road-tripping as far as San Francisco. by Knute Berger / October 11, 2024
Politics Democrat starts write-in campaign in Central WA Congressional race After two Republicans advanced in the 4th District, Kennewick resident Cherissa Boyd joined the race, where a split GOP vote could hand her the seat. by Mai Hoang / October 11, 2024
Politics Fill out your ballot with our WA General Election Voter Guide Cascade PBS's statewide guide has information on all races, from Seattle to Spokane, plus ballot initiatives and candidate responses to your questions. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / October 10, 2024
Investigations Small businesses continue legal battle over denied pandemic aid Corporations have used the courts to secure millions in federal loan forgiveness, but some entrepreneurs with fewer resources have yet to see a dime. by Brandon Block / October 10, 2024
News First Response: The specialists helping patients heal from gunshots In the finale of our three-part series, we hear from professionals who help those affected by gun violence find recovery beyond the hospital bed. by Maleeha Syed & Sara Bernard / October 9, 2024
News Are WA schools ready for earthquakes? We don’t know Seismic data helps prioritize building improvements and inform emergency planning. But the data is inconsistent, incomplete and difficult to access. by Emily Keller-O’Donnell / Washington State Standard / October 9, 2024
Politics Seattle increases police hiring bonus to $50,000 Mayor Harrell and the Council argue the incentive for experienced officers — now the highest in the region — is necessary to compete for applicants. by Josh Cohen / October 8, 2024
Politics 2024 debates: 5th Congressional District with Baumgartner, Conroy Republican Michael Baumgartner and Democrat Carmela Conroy participated in a live debate Tuesday. by Madeline Happold / October 8, 2024