Inside Cascade PBS New poll illustrates the depth of Washington's political divide Ahead of midterm elections, the director of our Crosscut/Elway Poll walks us through which issues are driving each party. by H. Stuart Elway / October 4, 2022
Environment The SCOTUS power-plant ruling won't affect Washington — yet Gov. Inslee said the decision took a 'wrecking ball' to the EPA’s authority to curb pollution. by Hallie Golden / October 3, 2022
Environment Recycling isn't enough to slow plastic pollution, WA scientists say Despite new tech and materials, the most realistic solution is to use less plastic in packaging. by Samantha Wohlfeil InvestigateWest / September 28, 2022
Inside Cascade PBS Mossback's Northwest: A glance ahead at Season 6 Premiering Sept. 29, the video/podcast series explores Jazz Age Seattle, the legacy of the Pig War and much more. by Knute Berger / September 27, 2022
Environment The complicated process of recycling batteries in Washington state As we use more batteries in our daily lives, our ability to dispose of them will struggle to keep up. by Hannah Weinberger / September 23, 2022
Inside Cascade PBS What questions do you have about Seattle's housing market? Our newsroom is taking a deep dive into the rising cost of homeownership in Puget Sound. by Josh Cohen / September 20, 2022
News Central WA is eyeing nuclear power again — but on a smaller scale The Oregon-based company NuScale designed 'cookie cutter' reactors that can be mass produced. Scrutiny has followed. by John Stang / September 19, 2022
Inside Cascade PBS Crosscut wants your help shaping our education coverage Teachers in Seattle are on strike for better pay and support. Share your story to help us report on the ongoing negotiations' reach. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / September 13, 2022
Environment A Washingtonian's guide to living among volcanoes Videos of Mount Rainier 'venting' sent locals into a brief tailspin on social media this week. Here's how to know when to actually worry. by Hannah Weinberger / September 12, 2022
Environment The effort to scare seals off the salmon buffet at Ballard Locks Researchers hope a new sonar technology, which triggers a nails-on-chalkboard-like reflex to seals and sea lions, could be a tool to protect the endangered fish. by Marina Wang Hakai Magazine / September 6, 2022