Politics 5 takeaways from the WA public lands commissioner debate Democrat Dave Upthegrove and Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler disagreed on how to preserve and monetize the DNR’s 5.6 million acres of managed land. by Venice Buhain / September 18, 2024
Politics 2024 debates: Seattle City Council Position 8 with Woo, Rinck Watch the debate between incumbent Tanya Woo and UW assistant director Alexis Mercedes Rinck, hosted by the Washington State Debate Coalition. by Madeline Happold / September 18, 2024
News First Response: A new limited podcast series on gun violence Northwest Reports returns with a three-part series on Sept. 25, exploring the impact of gun violence on medical professionals. by Sara Bernard / September 18, 2024
News Seattle enacts controversial drug, prostitution ‘stay out’ zones The laws establish seven banishment areas for those convicted of or charged with offenses, but opponents argue they won’t solve underlying issues. by Josh Cohen / September 17, 2024
Politics What’s in a word? Why the WA GOP is pushing against ‘democracy’ At the state Republican Convention in April, delegates denounced the term. But what’s really behind this uproar over terminology? by Daniel Walters InvestigateWest / September 17, 2024
Investigations Washington Labor & Industries interpreters file wage-theft lawsuit The suit is part of a set of complaints against the worker-protection agency alleging the contractors are collectively owed more than $380K. by Lizz Giordano / September 16, 2024
Politics Poll: Kamala Harris leads in WA; voters feel a glimmer of optimism A new Cascade PBS/Elway poll looks at how Washingtonians will cast their ballot for president and how they’re feeling about the country’s direction. by Josh Cohen / September 13, 2024 / Updated: Sept. 13, 10:35 a.m.
Investigations The Newsfeed: Many WA Indigenous nations faced pandemic aid hurdles A report found administrative barriers and deadlines that may have overwhelmed tribal governments seeking federal funding. by Jaelynn Grisso / September 13, 2024
Politics Washington ballot initiatives lose ground with voters in new poll Surveys using actual ballot language reveal waning support for repealing the capital gains tax, cap-and-invest program and WA Cares program. by Shauna Sowersby / September 12, 2024
Politics Washington voters are leaning toward Bob Ferguson in governor race A Cascade PBS/Elway Poll shows Ferguson’s double-digit lead over Republican Dave Reichert. But independent and undecided voters could change that. by Mai Hoang / September 12, 2024