News Flush with federal cash, WA cities steer resources to police Justice reform advocates have been disappointed by choices to spend flexible federal recovery funds on items such as tasers and new police cruisers. by Brandon Block / May 16, 2022
News How rent relief fraud allegations left Thurston County tenants hanging Evidence suggests fraud in federal rent relief programs is rare. But in some states, fraud fears have kept tenants from getting help. by Brandon Block / April 25, 2022
Inside Cascade PBS Watchdog work to track federal spending in WA Washington has received billions in federal recovery money. Our new investigative reporter is determined to figure out where it's landing. by Brandon Block / April 12, 2022
News How Comcast and other telecoms scuttle rural WA broadband efforts The state Public Works Board is considering changes after private internet companies successfully objected to local government initiatives. by Brandon Block / March 30, 2022 / Updated at 3 p.m. Friday, April 1
News Rural Jefferson County is building its own broadband network The Washington county's public utility district is taking advantage of federal dollars and a new state law to deliver broadband internet straight to its residents. by Brandon Block / March 21, 2022 / Updated at 2:15 p.m. on March 23
Why 'Billy Elliot' was better as a film Lex Ishimoto performs 'Angry Dance' in 'Billy Elliot.' by jeanlenihan / March 25, 2011
Culture True joy with PNB at the Opera House this week PNB principal dancers Karel Cruz and Carla Körbes in 'Concerto DSCH,' part of 'Contemporary 4.' by jeanlenihan / March 19, 2011
'Black Swan' gets its history right Natalie Portman in "Black Swan" by jeanlenihan / February 26, 2011
Dreamy costumes, strong dancing carry PNB's 'Cinderella' The perfect tulle skirt, as virtuous as Cinderella herself. Above, PNB corps de ballet dancer Stacy Lowenberg in Kent Stowell's 'Cinderella.' by jeanlenihan / February 10, 2011