Politics Where do Washington state's election ballot initiatives stand? Early counts suggest voters will approve even-year voting and a minimum-wage hike in Tukwila but are still split on Seattle's Initiative 1A and 1B. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 9, 2022 / Updated at 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 11
Politics It's Election Day. Don't forget to vote. Voter turnout so far is a little slow, but you have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to drop off or mail in your ballot. by Donna Gordon Blankinship & Joseph O’Sullivan / November 8, 2022
Politics Write-in candidates are having a serious moment in WA Some people might still be writing 'Batman' on their ballot, but real write-ins are getting extra attention thanks to a 2018 Washington law. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 2, 2022
News How tribes, local organizations are bolstering food sovereignty The U.S. government weaponized Indigenous reliance on traditional foods. Now, food sovereignty movements are taking back agency and rebuilding access. by Luna Reyna / October 31, 2022 / Updated at 1:19 p.m. on Nov. 1
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
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.
Inside Cascade PBS Divisive issues like Native disenrollment take careful reporting For Indigenous affairs reporter Luna Reyna, the decision to write about the Nooksack 306 required some soul-searching. by Luna Reyna / October 11, 2022
News How a federal border became a dividing line for Nooksack citizenship Disenrolled Nooksack citizens believe that the U.S.-Canada border, and legal metrics like blood quantum, ignore the nuances of pre-colonial Indigenous belonging. by Luna Reyna / October 6, 2022