News The Newsfeed: WA health plan contractor warns of Medicaid cuts Community Health Plan of Washington CEO Leanne Berge says proposed cuts would be devastating to Washington’s vulnerable citizens. by Paris Jackson / May 2, 2025
Culture Support for this article is provided by Alaska Airlines. The Nosh: Journey through Seattle’s international coffee culture Rachel Belle visits the vibrant Vietnamese shop Hello Em and tries an Ethiopian coffee ceremony at Lands of Origin. by Rachel Belle / May 2, 2025
News Child’s death follows closure of Spokane youth psychiatric center Providence Sacred Heart closed its inpatient youth mental health clinic over the concerns of community members about a lack of beds for patients. by Whitney Bryen & Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / May 2, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: The Pioneer Square gallery that’s gone to the dogs Plus, “Ballard Opera Man” sings his swan song in Tosca at Seattle’s McCaw Hall. by Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / May 1, 2025
News How a WA retiree lost half his life savings to conmen contractors A pair of brothers fleeced more than $1 million from homeowners nationwide, including a former Boeing electrician in Shoreline who lost $400K. by John Stang / May 1, 2025
Culture Your Last Meal | The Leftovers with Josh Groban Enjoy a few extra bites with your favorite guests, as host Rachel Belle shares fresh audio from the cutting-room floor. by Rachel Belle / May 1, 2025
News Spokane’s Spokesman-Review newspaper pivots to a nonprofit model The 131-year-old publication will be donated by the Cowles family to help preserve a crucial piece of the community’s news ecosystem. by Mai Hoang / April 30, 2025
Investigations New Washington energy chair’s industry ties raise ethics questions Former energy consultant Kurt Beckett now heads the agency tasked with permitting his ex-clients’ wind and solar plants. by Brandon Block / April 30, 2025
Politics A breakdown of Washington’s new $78B two-year state budget The deal, awaiting Gov. Ferguson’s signature, includes $4.3B in new taxes on businesses, financial assets and technology, and boosts K-12 funding. by Laurel Demkovich / April 29, 2025
Politics What you need to know after the 2025 Washington legislative session Lawmakers in Olympia finalized a spending plan with new taxes and fees, and passed contentious policies like rent caps and new gun laws. by Laurel Demkovich / April 28, 2025