News A ‘listening church’: Northwest Catholics mourn Pope Francis The first Latin American pope died on Easter Monday at 88. Francis was known for his more accepting stance on LGBTQ+ Catholics and embracing refugees. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / April 21, 2025
News Resettled Ukrainian family in WA gets news POW son has been freed The Biletskiy family in Pierce County finally got the answers they’ve been waiting for, but face uncertainties as the U.S. tightens immigration laws. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / March 25, 2025
News Why are eggs so expensive in Washington right now? Local producers are taking precautions against avian flu, but people scrambling to buy might also be a factor in increased price and scarcity. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / March 5, 2025
Indigenous Affairs Native drivers 5x more likely to be searched by WA State Patrol Though disparities have decreased for other races compared to white counterparts, rates have continued to rise for Indigenous motorists since 2020. by Wilson Criscione & Melanie Henshaw InvestigateWest / January 23, 2025
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
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
News New minimum wage & more Washington laws going into effect in 2025 The new year brings expanded paid sick leave, protections for Seattle app-based workers, more safety regulations and additional rules of the road. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / January 1, 2025
News Seattle nixed a gunshot detection system but increased surveillance Though Seattle rejected the controversial technology after community pushback, Tacoma started a pilot program with the vendor ShotSpotter this year. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / December 17, 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
Culture Beyond turkey: How people of color in WA make Thanksgiving their own On holiday tables around the state, pumpkin pie sits beside Chinese egg tarts and the bird is served with a side of jollof rice. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / November 27, 2024