Politics Washington bill could transform prosthetics access for amputees The proposed legislation would expand insurance coverage for assistive devices like running blades or waterproof legs — but not under all health plans. by Emma Schwichtenberg / March 12, 2025
Inside Cascade PBS The view from Olympia: Meet our new state politics reporter Laurel Demkovich wants to remind readers — and those in power — that behind every policy is a Washingtonian whose life will be impacted. by Laurel Demkovich / March 12, 2025
Politics Washington House passes ‘rent stabilization’ bill, moves to Senate House Bill 1217, which caps yearly increases at 7% of a tenant’s rent and creates limits on some move-in and late fees, passed 53-42 on Monday. by Laurel Demkovich / March 10, 2025
Politics New bill aims to protect Washington’s underwater bull kelp forests Lawmakers seek to raise awareness of the plant’s cultural significance and its role in supporting ecosystems by naming it WA’s official marine forest. by Emma Schwichtenberg / March 10, 2025
Environment Washington-based U.S. Forest Service rangers reinstated — for now Ahead of the busiest season for outdoor recreation, staffing for trail clearing, search & rescue, toilet cleaning and other duties is still uncertain. by Dominick Bonny / March 7, 2025
News Full Washington State Ferries service to return this summer But Gov. Ferguson also announced the hybrid-to-electric conversion of two of the boats would be delayed. by John Stang / March 7, 2025
Politics Students press WA lawmakers for campus sexual assault policy reform Survivors and advocates helped shape Senate Bill 5355, which would improve reporting procedures, survivor resources and prevention training. by Emma Schwichtenberg / March 6, 2025
Investigations The obscure state agency that referees WA’s green energy battles The Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council has power to overrule local zoning laws – putting it at the center of a backlash to renewable energy. by Brandon Block / March 4, 2025
Politics Keeping track of Washington state challenges to Trump actions In the past month, there have been a slew of legal challenges from state officials and advocates. Cascade PBS is monitoring their progress. by Madeline Happold & Sophie Grossman & Nimra Ahmad / March 3, 2025
News WA student takes on family food truck after mother arrested by ICE Raul Gomez-Eudave of Othello said he’s been heading from school to the business, taking orders and greeting customers the way his mom had managed it. by Monica Carrillo-Casas The Spokesman-Review / March 3, 2025