Cascade PBS Ideas Festival What Racism Costs Us All Heather McGee speaks how racism connects our most complex public problems, from repeated financial meltdowns to expanding income inequity. September 2, 2021
News Vaccine-hesitant Washingtonians open up about their fears Most attention goes to the committed anti-vaccine crowd but a quarter of those unvaccinated come from a more politically, racially diverse group. by Levi Pulkkinen / September 1, 2021
News King County’s rise in gun violence doesn’t have an easy explanation As gun deaths rise, Seattle-area leaders hope peer pressure can break cycles of violence. by Nate Sanford / September 1, 2021
Culture Black Coffee NW has ‘a place and a purpose’ in Shoreline The Wearys say they never want a Black family to feel alone. The family business has been a target of racism in the predominantly white neighborhood. by Sarah Hoffman / August 30, 2021
Politics WA redistricting efforts aim to give more power to people of color Some advocates want the state redistricting commission to 'stop focusing on preserving incumbents’ and instead aim to keep communities of color together. by Melissa Santos / August 26, 2021 / Updated at 9:25 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26
News Critical race theory: A political debate hits WA schools Many Washington state educators feel the hot-button term is being unduly conflated with teaching anything about race and racism. by Venice Buhain / August 24, 2021
Opinion In WA, incarcerated students are ‘left behind and left out’ Echo Glen School is still one of the worst performing schools in the state. We’re not doing enough to change that. by Claudia Rowe / August 23, 2021
Equity Black-owned coffeeshops in WA reshape caffeine culture Business owners of color are reclaiming the Seattle-area's favorite beverage. by Maleeha Syed / August 19, 2021
News New Washington laws aim to break foster care-to-prison pipeline As the state looks to reform its juvenile justice system, special attention is being given to foster children. by Elizabeth Amon The Imprint / August 17, 2021
Environment Heat and smoke protections for WA farmworkers may fall short While deaths and illnesses among agricultural workers mount, state regulators face pressure to do more to protect them. by Elizabeth Amon / August 13, 2021