News The Newsfeed: Pike Place Market takes car ban for a test drive The Seattle landmark is experimenting with limited vehicle access during the summer before deciding if it will become a permanent policy. by Paris Jackson / June 6, 2025
Politics Does Seattle live up to its progressive reputation? Four local changemakers reflect on the city’s complicated self-image in a conversation with Cascade PBS’ Northwest Reports podcast. by Nate Sanford / June 5, 2025
News The Newsfeed: Black Arts Legacies is back with 5 Seattle artists Now in its fourth season, the Cascade PBS archival storytelling project features more than 55 influential artists across genres and time periods by Paris Jackson / May 30, 2025
News WA mother’s lawsuit spotlights bias in child advocate services Guardians ad litem are supposed to be neutral between parents. But data shows their presence makes mothers more likely to lose custody to their abusers. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / May 21, 2025
News The Newsfeed: Immigration advocates assist released ICE detainees Volunteers have long offered assistance outside Tacoma’s Northwest ICE Processing Center. They now face new urgency amid federal deportation efforts. by Paris Jackson / May 16, 2025
Politics ‘Tone-deaf’: Proposed Seattle earplug law draws mixed reactions Everyone agrees hearing protection at live-music venues is important, but does that mean the government should get involved? by Nate Sanford / May 14, 2025
News The Newsfeed: WA lawmakers end legislative session with $78B budget One of the big priorities this session was closing the state’s anticipated $15B budget shortfall, which lawmakers did via cuts and new taxes. by Paris Jackson / May 9, 2025
News REI Co-op members reject company board picks after union campaign The outdoor retailer drew criticism for blocking union-backed candidates from the ballot and for its initial support of a Trump appointee. by Nate Sanford / May 8, 2025
Politics ‘Vastly more walkable’: Seattle’s Pike Place Market tests car ban After decades of debate, local leaders hope revitalized public spaces and a restriction on non-essential vehicles will make the Market more connected. by Nate Sanford / May 8, 2025
News The Newsfeed: WA health plan contractor warns of Medicaid cuts Community Health Plan of Washington CEO Leanne Berge says proposed cuts would be devastating to Washington’s vulnerable citizens. by Paris Jackson / May 2, 2025