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
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