Politics Recap: 5 top takeaways from Washington’s governor debate Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert disagreed on taxes, government spending, public safety and whether Reichert would protect reproductive rights. by Shauna Sowersby / September 10, 2024
Politics Garcia challenges seasoned incumbent Cantwell for U.S. Senate seat Republican Raul Garcia says the fentanyl crisis and a desire to change the Democrat-dominated state pushed him to run against the four-term senator. by John Stang / September 10, 2024
Politics Councilmember Zahilay proposes $1B for middle-income public housing The plan would use bonds to fund the development of “workforce” housing in King County for people earning 50%-120% of area median income. by Josh Cohen / September 10, 2024
Environment How Roslyn became a model for community-led wildfire management The rural Washington town is at the top of fire risk nationally, but its grassroots strategy could be a blueprint for others throughout the West. by Questen Inghram Yakima Herald-Republic / September 9, 2024
News Two years after fleeing Ukraine, a WA family waits for their son The Biletskiys and seven of their children uprooted when Russia invaded. Now in Pierce County, they long for news from their oldest, a POW soldier. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / September 6, 2024
News The Newsfeed: Examining faith & politics in the Yakima City Council Christianity is increasingly influencing decision-making in Central Washington, potentially blurring the line between church and state. by Paris Jackson / September 6, 2024
The Newsfeed Examining faith & politics in the Yakima City Council Christianity is increasingly influencing decision-making in Central Washington, potentially blurring the lines between church and state. September 6, 2024
Politics New progressive PAC backs Alexis Rinck’s Seattle council campaign The Progressive People Power PAC says it’s fundraising to “fight fire with fire” against businesses that support conservative-leaning candidates. by Josh Cohen / September 5, 2024
Politics Is one Western Washington district shifting further to the right? A candidate with past ties to a right-wing militia and a former sheriff are competing to replace more mainstream Republican Rep. J.T. Wilcox in WA’s House. by Shauna Sowersby / September 5, 2024
News What’s at the core of WSU’s new apple variety name delay? The fruit, a cross between Honeycrisp and Pink Lady, will be produced exclusively by Washington growers and hit grocery stores in 2029. by Mai Hoang / September 4, 2024