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
News DACA recipients now eligible to be police officers in Washington As the state grapples with officer shortages, the new law aims to help agencies fill vacancies and create forces that better reflect their communities. by Mary Murphy / September 3, 2024
Environment Idaho, Oregon take different approaches to worker heat deaths As climate change makes summers hotter, PNW states are adopting more protections for outdoor laborers. But one lags behind the rest. by Rachel Spacek InvestigateWest / September 2, 2024
Environment Should WA’s foresters harvest timber or sell it for carbon credits? Small farmers and policy makers work to balance the environment and timber jobs as the emphasis shifts to preserving trees for carbon sequestration. by Ashli Blow / August 30, 2024 / Updated September 3, 2024
News Even before Dobbs, Washingtonians sought abortion care in Oregon Bans in other states are exacerbating existing gaps in Washington’s reproductive health care infrastructure, sending many patients to Portland. by Megan Burbank / August 29, 2024
News The Newsfeed: Major takeaways from Washington's primary election Cascade PBS's state politics reporter Shauna Sowersby outlines the results — and a few surprises. by Paris Jackson / August 29, 2024
The Newsfeed Major takeaways from Washington’s primary election Cascade PBS’s state politics reporter Shauna Sowersby outlines the results — and a few surprises. August 29, 2024
Politics A 2014 Yakima case sparked a push in WA for voting rights reform Though the historic ruling on City Council elections empowered Latino voters and paved the way for future reforms, barriers persist. by Mai Hoang / August 28, 2024
News Seattle opened 1,750 subsidized, affordable apartments in 2023 The Office of Housing made some progress on development last year, but faces new challenges from high construction costs and interest rates. by Josh Cohen / August 27, 2024 / Updated: Aug. 27, 10:45 a.m.
Environment Washington farmers want their promised carbon-pricing exemptions Small family farms struggling to navigate cap-and-invest regulations say the Department of Ecology hasn’t done enough outreach or education. by John Stang / August 23, 2024