Investigations Tumwater mobile home tenants lobby against rent hikes As manufactured home communities in Washington become less affordable, residents have increasingly organized to galvanize support and push policy. by Farah Eltohamy / December 1, 2023
Politics Seattle City Council candidates got $2.4M from Democracy Vouchers Voters in the Nov. election were able to distribute public campaign funds in $25 increments. Where did the money land? by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 27, 2023
Politics WA ballot rejections more likely for young voters, people of color Nearly 5% of voters aged 18 to 25 had their ballots rejected in the 2022 general election, according to a new study from the University of Washington. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 13, 2023
Politics It’s Election Day in Washington — and it’s not too late to vote Voters across the state have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to choose new local leaders, including seven of nine Seattle City Council seats. by Josh Cohen & Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 7, 2023
Investigations Washington AG calls for rent, fee rollbacks at Aberdeen mobile park After residents filed complaints, a state investigation alleges Port Orchard-based management company Hurst & Son violated tenant protection laws. by Farah Eltohamy / October 6, 2023 / Updated at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 16, 2023
Investigations WA mobile home communities organize against ‘economic eviction’ Port Orchard-based Hurst & Son LLC bought dozens of parks in recent years. Now residents say the company is raising rents and cutting services. by Farah Eltohamy & Mai Hoang / August 30, 2023
Investigations What WA’s new wildfire smoke rules might mean for outdoor workers Washington could be the second state to impose permanent safety regulations, but employers and workplace advocates disagree on the proposal. by Hannah Weinberger & Farah Eltohamy / August 2, 2023
Politics It’s Primary Election Day in Washington. Here’s what to know We review the local races, initiatives and last-minute info you need before the polls close at 8 p.m. by Josh Cohen & Donna Gordon Blankinship / August 1, 2023
Inside Cascade PBS It might be an odd election year, but we’ve still got you covered As primary ballots land across Washington, the Crosscut politics desk is reporting on local races in Seattle, Yakima, Bellingham, Spokane and Tacoma. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / July 19, 2023
Investigations Washington employers push back on new worker heat-protection rules Business owners and advocates have voiced concerns about who would bear responsibility for monitoring safety conditions. by Farah Eltohamy / June 15, 2023