News The Newsfeed: La Resistencia monitors King County deportations For months, the Cascade PBS Investigations team has been following a volunteer group who independently track flights transporting ICE detainees. by Jaelynn Grisso / May 23, 2025
Investigations Washington among the bottom of states in public defense funding Counties have joined forces to seek a new legal standard for paying for the constitutional right to public defense counsel. by Jaelynn Grisso / March 14, 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
Investigations Officials inspect Tacoma ICE detention center after legal battle Washington Labor & Industries inspectors found no violations, but the Department of Health is still fighting to investigate detainee living conditions. by Jaelynn Grisso / January 6, 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
News The Newsfeed: WA court weighs new standards for public defenders Caseload caps are being reevaluated as public defenders argue they don’t have enough time to adequately represent clients. by Jaelynn Grisso / December 13, 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 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 Incumbent Chris Reykdal leads in Washington’s OSPI race Reykdal is likely to hold onto his position as the state public education leader with 54% to 46% of initial votes over challenger David Olson. by Jaelynn Grisso / November 5, 2024