News People’s March Seattle protest resumes ahead of Trump inauguration “We’re fighting for our America,” said one protester during the two-mile walk from Cal Anderson Park to Seattle Center on Saturday. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / January 18, 2025
Politics Washington’s 2025 legislative priorities: Budget, housing, police With a $10-16B budget shortfall, lawmakers in Olympia will consider new taxes, bills to fund law enforcement hiring and a statewide rent-hike cap. by Shauna Sowersby / January 13, 2025
News An assault survivor found solace with a King County advocacy group But now the victims’ services organization and others like it are facing federal funding cuts that could hamper their ability to help people like him. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / January 7, 2025 / Updated: January 7, 2025
Politics WA lawmakers fight to keep public records hidden — on your dime How much has the Legislature paid private attorneys to defend against lawsuits over its use of “legislative privilege”? by Shauna Sowersby / December 20, 2024
Politics Why Seattle’s CID neighborhood shifted toward Trump Though Harris still won the Chinatown-International District, homelessness, crime and immigration played a factor in the rightward turn. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / December 16, 2024
Politics Class of 2025: Meet Washington state’s newest lawmakers Elected officials will meet in Olympia in January for the upcoming legislative session. Cascade PBS spoke with a few about what’s on their to-do list. by Shauna Sowersby / November 27, 2024
Politics The Washington state Legislature is more diverse than ever “All that living experience is now in Olympia, and that’s something we don’t typically see in an elected position,” said Rep. Julio Cortes. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / November 26, 2024
Politics Bob Ferguson will be Washington’s next governor The attorney general defeated challenger Dave Reichert 56% to 44% after the first vote count. by Shauna Sowersby / November 5, 2024
Politics Democrat Nick Brown leads in Washington attorney general race The former U.S. attorney leads 56% to 43% over Republican challenger Pete Serrano after the first ballot count. by Shauna Sowersby / November 5, 2024
Politics WA voters are sticking with party lines and paying attention Though sources varied among parties, 91% of Cascade PBS/Elway poll respondents said they look at news several times a week and 64% said they look daily. by Shauna Sowersby / October 17, 2024 / Updated at 10:45 a.m. on Oct. 17