Politics 9 new ways Seattle could raise taxes to balance its budget The city’s “Revenue Stabilization Workgroup” was tasked with crafting progressive taxes. Here’s what they came up with. by Josh Cohen / August 9, 2023
News Forget banning books — a rural WA county may close its library After a fight over LGBTQ+ young-adult titles, a November ballot measure will decide the fate of the only library in Columbia County. by Meg Butterworth / August 9, 2023
Environment Washington cities, counties now required to plan for climate change Starting in 2025, local governments will need to consider emissions and natural disasters in their long-term planning. Some already do. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / August 8, 2023
Politics Group petitions to dump Washington’s new carbon-pricing system Advocacy organization Let’s Go Washington is gathering signatures on six policy-related petitions that it wants to bring to the Legislature. by John Stang / August 7, 2023
Investigations What WA’s new wildfire smoke rules might mean for outdoor workers Washington could be the second state to impose permanent safety regulations, but employers and workplace advocates disagree on the proposal. by Hannah Weinberger & Farah Eltohamy / August 2, 2023
Politics Seattle City Council primary hints at progressive/centrist showdown Aug. 1 elections have voters watching to see if Seattle politics will continue to trend right as seven district races shake out. by Josh Cohen / August 1, 2023
Politics Live updates: 2023 Washington primary election results Check here as ballots are counted for races in Bellingham, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma and Yakima. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / August 1, 2023 / Updated at 5 p.m. on Aug. 28
Politics It’s Primary Election Day in Washington. Here’s what to know We review the local races, initiatives and last-minute info you need before the polls close at 8 p.m. by Josh Cohen & Donna Gordon Blankinship / August 1, 2023
News What does substance-use treatment in Seattle actually look like? There are a slew of recovery services — medication-assisted, jailhouse, in- and outpatient — but stigma and other barriers pose challenges. by Josh Cohen / July 31, 2023 / Updated: 7/31/2023 1:58 p.m.
Politics WA governor candidate Semi Bird set for school board recall vote The military veteran and Republican from Richland said he'll continue his gubernatorial campaign regardless of the result. by Joseph O’Sullivan / July 31, 2023