Politics WA moves toward legal shields for abortion, gender-affirming care Although abortion rights are already codified in state law, Gov. Jay Inslee announced ‘sanctuary bills’ to protect patients and health care providers. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / October 28, 2022
News Why aren't clergy members obligated to report abuse in WA? Since 2003, there has been bipartisan support among legislators to patch the state's mandatory-reporter law exemption. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / October 26, 2022
Inside Cascade PBS How you helped steer our 2022 voter guide We asked readers which Washington state races and initiatives to cover for the general election. What did we miss? by Donna Gordon Blankinship / October 25, 2022
Politics Recap: 5 takeaways from the U.S. Senate debate Sen. Patty Murray and Tiffany Smiley clashed on climate change, Snake River dams, and immigration. Watch the recording here. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / October 23, 2022 / Updated Oct. 24 at 9 a.m.
Politics Recap: 5 takeaways from the Secretary of State debate The debate revealed a number of disagreements between incumbent Steve Hobbs and challenger Julie Anderson. Watch the recording here. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / October 23, 2022 / Updated Oct. 24 at 9:13 a.m.
News Jehovah's Witness church covered up child sex abuse, survivors say Washington's mandatory-reporter law, which has exempted clergy members since 1975, enabled the crimes for decades. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / October 18, 2022
Politics State Rep. Rob Chase's re-election effort is full of conspiracies From election fraud to QAnon, Chase — a recruit of former state Rep. Matt Shea — is trying to mainstream dangerous lies. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / October 14, 2022
Inside Cascade PBS Crosscut wants your help shaping our education coverage Teachers in Seattle are on strike for better pay and support. Share your story to help us report on the ongoing negotiations' reach. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / September 13, 2022
Politics U.S. Rep Jaime Herrera Beutler poised to lose primary to Trump endorsee The Southwest Washington congresswoman who voted to impeach Trump falls 800 votes behind Republican Joe Kent. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / August 8, 2022
News New report tracks which WA counties send the most people to prison It’s not just Washington's big cities contributing to mass incarceration. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / August 4, 2022