Investigations Seafarer’s death in Columbia River reveals murky maritime oversight Advocates ask for additional investigation and accountability after AJ Meraña, a Filipino worker on a bulk cargo ship, drowned last September. by Lizz Giordano / May 27, 2025
Investigations WA safety agency seeks felony charges after teen worker loses legs Labor & Industries submitted an unprecedented referral against construction company Rotschy for allegedly allowing a minor to use dangerous equipment. by Lizz Giordano / April 24, 2025
Investigations WA agency tightens workplace safety rules for student learners L&I can now block a company with past labor and safety violations from receiving a special permit that allows minors to perform some dangerous tasks. by Lizz Giordano / April 9, 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
Investigations WA keeps details of severe workplace injuries, deaths from public Transparency or privacy? L&I says the law protects witnesses, while advocates contend it prevents scrutiny of serious incidents and investigations. by Lizz Giordano / March 19, 2025
Investigations Washington legislature considers strengthening youth labor laws A state rep and labor unions push for tougher regulations after Cascade PBS reported on a teen who lost both legs in a school work program. by Lizz Giordano / February 10, 2025
Investigations Tacoma ICE center company sues to block inspection records release The GEO Group alleges the state inspected the detention facility improperly and that related photos requested by Cascade PBS could pose security risks. by Farah Eltohamy & Lizz Giordano / February 4, 2025
Investigations Most WA nurses report getting breaks — advocates are skeptical A new law aims to ease strain on health care staff by requiring hospital break-tracking. Some workers say the reported compliance rate seems too high. by Lizz Giordano / December 24, 2024
News The Elephant in the Room: Episode 3 In the final episode of the series, three Washington Republicans react to Donald Trump’s reelection and ponder the future of the state’s GOP. by Sara Bernard & Maleeha Syed / December 18, 2024
Mossback Podcast | Behind the scenes of 'Mossback' and 'Nick on the Rocks' At a live event, Knute Berger, Stephen Hegg and Nick Zentner discussed Mossback’s Northwest and the 10th season’s focus on the Columbia River. by Sara Bernard & Maleeha Syed / December 16, 2024