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 Departing WSU President Kirk Schulz reflects on nine years in Pullman From rebuilding the PAC-12 to navigating academic life during COVID, Schulz shares some highs and lows of leading Washington's land grant university. by Nicholas K. Geranios / December 2, 2024
Politics Your Washington state general Election Day cheat sheet Voters will decide on a new governor, most of the state Legislature and four major ballot measures. Here’s everything you need to know. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 5, 2024
Environment Washington is building hundreds of EV chargers, but is it enough? The state is spending $100M to create 575 new charging sites, but one expert says electrification is out of reach without private sector buy-in. by Nicholas K. Geranios / October 8, 2024
Politics Your Washington state primary Election Day cheat sheet It’s not too late to vote — or register — and choose the next governor, public lands commissioner, attorney general and state and U.S. lawmakers. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / August 6, 2024
Environment U.S. and Canada update 60-year-old Columbia River Treaty Politicians are celebrating the tentative agreement, while activists and tribal leaders say it doesn’t do enough to protect endangered salmon runs. by Nicholas K. Geranios / July 24, 2024
Politics Who are the three candidates running for WA attorney general? Two Democrats and one Republican, all with notable legal experience and all people of color, are competing to run the state’s largest law office. by Nicholas K. Geranios / July 2, 2024
Politics Spokane-area 5th District race wide open with McMorris Rodgers out After the 20-year incumbent declined to run, 11 candidates are now battling to represent Eastern WA in the historically powerful U.S. House seat. by Nicholas K. Geranios / June 19, 2024
Politics Poll: Almost half of WA voters are undecided on governor’s race Among those who have decided, Democrat Bob Ferguson leads Republican Dave Reichert 22% to 20% with six months remaining until the election. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / May 24, 2024
Politics Washington voters favor anti-tax initiatives — for now More than 40% of voters told the Cascade PBS/Elway Poll they would like to repeal WA’s new capital gains tax as well as its carbon cap-and-invest system. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / May 23, 2024