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
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
News 7 ways to cultivate a healthy news diet Media literacy and mental health experts from the University of Washington offer their suggestions to fight brain rot, headline anxiety and misinformation. by Sireen Abayazid & Nimra Ahmad & Sophie Grossman & Madeline Happold / March 24, 2025
News The Newsfeed: Behind Origins’ latest season, ‘The Last Reefnetters’ Filmmaker Samuel Wolfe shares what sparked his curiosity about the centuries-old fishing technique and who still practices it on the Salish Sea today. by Paris Jackson / March 21, 2025