Environment How climate change stresses sewer systems in King County Storm-related sewage spills dump about 93 million gallons of chemical discharge a year into Puget Sound. by Anushuya Thapa InvestigateWest / May 3, 2022
Inside Cascade PBS A thank you to readers and the courage it takes to share their stories Education reporter Venice Buhain was impressed by the willingness of families to share their complex reasons for staying in or leaving their public schools. by Venice Buhain / May 3, 2022
News Family access to interpreters in schools expands under new WA laws In particular, families of children with disabilities have long advocated for improved access to language interpreters at schools. by Venice Buhain / April 26, 2022
News U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in WA school prayer case At issue is whether Bremerton School District or a football coach violated the First Amendment. by Venice Buhain / April 25, 2022 / Updated April 25 4:15 p.m.
News Stay or leave: WA families reflect on attending public schools As students leave publicly funded K-12 classrooms, families tell Crosscut what's influencing their decision. by Venice Buhain / March 24, 2022
News How many students did WA public schools lose during the pandemic? State education spending has decreased by $900M as enrollment dropped during the pandemic. by Venice Buhain / February 1, 2022
Inside Cascade PBS Did your child leave a WA public school this year? Tell us your story 30,000 students left state K-12 public education since the pandemic began. Help us tell stories about why. by Venice Buhain / February 1, 2022
News 'To Kill a Mockingbird' in the hot seat at WA school district District committee criticizes the book's language and says the way it handles race issues is problematic. by Venice Buhain / January 24, 2022 / Updated at 10:45 a.m. on Jan. 25
News Bellevue student raises awareness of teen dating violence After a Newport High student reported she was abused by a classmate, she said the school didn't take her seriously, so she took to social media. by Venice Buhain / December 16, 2021
Politics Sawant pulls ahead in Seattle recall election as vote tally nears end About 49.7% of voters in Seattle City Council District 3 approved the recall, with 50.3% voting to retain Sawant. by Venice Buhain / December 9, 2021 / Updated at 4:01 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10.