Politics WA public lands commissioner race attracts unusually crowded field A variety of candidates are seeking the statewide office that oversees public-owned lands and firefighting efforts. by Mai Hoang / July 1, 2024
Politics New Central WA districts spark drama as the 2024 election revs up The Latino-majority 14th Legislative District has created new opportunities for some candidates and attracted criticism from others. by Mai Hoang / May 31, 2024 / Updated 3:15 p.m. August 7
Politics Nuevos distritos legislativos en el centro de Washington causan controversia mientras se acercan las elecciones de 2024 El Distrito Legislativo 14, mayoritariamente latino, ha creado nuevas oportunidades para algunos candidatos y sido objeto de crítica de otros. by Mai Hoang / May 31, 2024
Environment Volunteers power wildfire mitigation efforts in the Tri-Cities Kennewick has a higher fire risk than 92% of U.S. communities. The nonprofit Team Rubicon helps respond to these disasters and prevent future ones. by Mai Hoang / May 13, 2024
Environment WA farmers brace for summer drought on heels of harvest shortfalls Washington’s agriculture industry has been hit hard by climate change. Growers are working to develop crops that can thrive in shifting landscapes. by Mai Hoang / April 25, 2024
Politics Q&A: Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown on policing, homelessness and budgets Brown chatted with Cascade PBS about her approach to a $50M city deficit, gaining community trust and the 50th anniversary of Expo ’74. by Mai Hoang / April 10, 2024
Politics Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown’s first 100 days: How is she doing? Community members say they value Brown’s openness to feedback, but are still waiting to see how she executes on drug usage, homelessness and budgeting. by Mai Hoang / April 9, 2024 / Updated 11:25 a.m., April 10
Equity Out & Back: Creating a brave space for BIPOC cyclists Alison Mariella Désir meets with Will Cortez, co-founder of BikePOC PNW, an organization creating space and community for bike riders of color. by Alison Mariella Désir / March 29, 2024
Equity Out & Back: Riding the waves with Indigenous youth Alison Mariella Désir surfs for the first time on Quinault shores with Warm Current, a camp that shares the sport with young Native students by Alison Mariella Désir / March 22, 2024
Politics U.S. judge picks new WA legislative map, moving Latino district Under the new map, the Latino-majority district unites Latino communities from East Yakima in Yakima County to Pasco in Franklin County. by Mai Hoang / March 15, 2024 / Updated 4:38 p.m., March 15