Politics Can Catholic lobbyists agree to a child abuse reporting law? In Washington, clergy are not mandated reporters. After a similar bill died last year, new language would offer exemptions for sacramental confessions. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / January 29, 2024
Indigenous Affairs WA’s energy ‘green rush’ could endanger cultural Indigenous lands As developers propose solar and wind projects across Washington, gaps in the permitting process threaten culturally significant tribal sites. by B. "Toastie" Oaster High Country News + ProPublica / January 26, 2024
Environment Nick on the Rocks: The mystery of Waterville's basalt boulders Just north of Withrow, WA, pancake-flat fields are dotted with massive rocks that help us visualize an Ice Age glacier. by Shannen Ortale / January 26, 2024
Culture ArtSEA: Forest bathing in tree art at Northwest galleries 10 ways to get your grove on, from the shushing sound of aspens to majestic cedars captured on canvas. by Brangien Davis / January 25, 2024
Investigations WA intercepts millions in child support for low-income families In 2022, the state took over $40 million meant for impoverished children. A bipartisan bill could redirect a portion of future payments to families. by Brandon Block / January 25, 2024
News Crosscut Now: WSU teaches the future of health care in Eastern WA With a shortage of doctors east of the Cascades, the school is training the next generation of providers in hopes they’ll practice in state long-term. by Paris Jackson / January 25, 2024
News WSU medical school raises homegrown doctors east of the Cascades New residencies at the 11-year-old Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine hope to address health care disparities between urban and rural communities. by Megan Burbank / January 24, 2024 / Updated at 11:35 a.m. on Jan. 26
Investigations Legislators are shaping their staff’s collective bargaining rights But workers it would affect can’t weigh in. Ethics rules prevent them from lobbying on bills — even ones that would define their ability to unionize. by Lizz Giordano / January 24, 2024
News Podcast | Central WA may have new districts by the fall election Reporter Mai Hoang talks about the ongoing fight to redraw majority-Latino legislative districts between Yakima and Pasco. by Maleeha Syed / January 24, 2024
Politics Seattle City Council appoints Tanya Woo to fill District 8 seat Woo initially ran for the District 2 seat, backed by Chinatown-International District leaders and big businesses. by Josh Cohen / January 23, 2024 / Updated: Jan 23, 4:55 p.m.