Politics Mayoral candidates Brown, Woodward imagine different Spokanes Both women like dogs, but don’t agree on much more. A Sept. 28 debate exposed rifts on homelessness, state assistance and public safety. by Mai Hoang / October 9, 2023
Politics Republicans push for bipartisan commission to redraw WA Latino district Instead of passing the task to a federal court, they are advocating for the Washington State Redistricting Commission to reconvene. by Mai Hoang / October 2, 2023
Politics Yakima City Council candidates talk budget deficit, homelessness With pandemic funding set to end in 2024, the general election could significantly affect how the city addresses its multimillion-dollar shortfall. by Mai Hoang / September 28, 2023
Politics Federal court likely to redraw Central WA Latino-majority district Democratic lawmakers said they chose not to reconvene the bipartisan Washington State Redistricting Commission after a judicial ruling for a new map. by Mai Hoang / September 14, 2023
Politics Who will redraw Central WA’s Latino-majority voting district? The Legislature can either regroup the redistricting commission — an unprecedented move that some say is unlikely — or pass the task to a federal court. by Mai Hoang / September 12, 2023
News Supreme Court ruling opens door to limit LGBTQ+ civil rights Christian web designer case was a test to see whether free speech outweighs anti-discrimination laws. by Mai Hoang / August 23, 2023
News Spokane aims to reduce homelessness by 40% with regional authority County leaders are looking for new ways to address the growing issue weeks after Camp Hope, once the state’s largest encampment, shuttered. by Mai Hoang / July 3, 2023
News State Supreme Court upholds Washington Voting Rights Act The court decided the voting rights law to be constitutional and that Latino voters had standing when pursuing a case against Franklin County. by Mai Hoang / June 15, 2023
News Homelessness efforts in Yakima are moving toward permanent housing While the “Housing First” model has gained statewide interest, organizations still face an uphill battle for initial financial investment. by Mai Hoang / June 14, 2023
Politics Judge considers if Central WA redistricting breaks federal law This case is the latest in a series of state and federal lawsuits seeking to address Latino voter dilution in Central Washington. by Mai Hoang / June 2, 2023