News 10 years after Joel’s Law, involuntary commitment remains complex The 2015 law aims to make it easier to get a loved one care, but petitioning the court is one step in a long process that may not end in treatment. by Conor Wilson & Moe K. Clark Kitsap Sun and InvestigateWest / April 4, 2025
Politics Central and Eastern Washington brace for possible Medicaid cuts In the 4th District, represented by Republican Dan Newhouse, upward of 70% of those under 19 are enrolled in government-funded insurance programs. by Mai Hoang / April 3, 2025
News How the end of the Pac-12 Conference is hurting Pullman’s economy Attendance at WSU football games — and enrollment at the university overall — is dropping, threatening local businesses dependent on sports fans. by Nicholas K. Geranios / April 2, 2025
Politics Canada, U.S. Columbia River Treaty negotiations in jeopardy Amid the Trump administration’s trade war and annexation threats, the work to update the 60-year-old treaty is paused after years of progress. by Nicholas K. Geranios / April 1, 2025
News The Newsfeed: Edmonds student robotics team is top 10 in the world Team Chill Out 1778, a mix of students from freshmen to seniors, practices 5 to 7 days a week with the goal of competing internationally. by Paris Jackson / March 28, 2025
Politics How would you fix Washington’s $15 billion budget crisis? Department cuts? Government employee furloughs? New taxes? Cascade PBS helps you break down Olympia’s various proposals for addressing the shortfall. by Laurel Demkovich / March 28, 2025
Indigenous Affairs Federal cuts to Native services could impact Northwest nations Indigenous nations in Washington, including the Yakama, Spokane and Colville, could see health care, education and other social services falter. by Melanie Henshaw InvestigateWest / March 27, 2025
Environment Podcast | It's not easy going green A new Northwest Reports series digs into the tensions, backlash and bureaucracy around building wind and solar energy facilities in Washington. by Sara Bernard & Maleeha Syed & Brandon Block / March 26, 2025
Politics Frank Chopp remembered as champion for WA housing & homelessness The long-serving state representative passed away unexpectedly on March 22. Colleagues recall his work and legacy, in Olympia and beyond. by Laurel Demkovich & Josh Cohen / March 26, 2025
News Resettled Ukrainian family in WA gets news POW son has been freed The Biletskiy family in Pierce County finally got the answers they’ve been waiting for, but face uncertainties as the U.S. tightens immigration laws. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / March 25, 2025