Politics Newhouse pursues legislation to stabilize Washington farm workforce Congress is considering a new bipartisan immigration reform bill that would shield undocumented agricultural workers from deportation. by Mai Hoang / May 22, 2025 / Updated May 23, 2025
Politics Washington parties, voter advocates craft 2026 midterms strategy As Republican legislators opt for ballot harvesting, Democrats lean into town halls in predominantly red districts to engage new or reluctant voters. by Mai Hoang / May 5, 2025
News Spokane’s Spokesman-Review newspaper pivots to a nonprofit model The 131-year-old publication will be donated by the Cowles family to help preserve a crucial piece of the community’s news ecosystem. by Mai Hoang / April 30, 2025
Politics How will tariffs impact WA’s trade-dependent agriculture industry? Washington fruit growers were hit hard by Trump’s first-term tariffs, and experts and legislators fear further erosion of trust with trading partners. by Mai Hoang / April 22, 2025 / Updated April 23, 2025, 9:05 a.m.
Politics Central and Eastern Washington brace for possible Medicaid cuts In the 4th District, represented by Republican Dan Newhouse, upward of 70% of those under 19 are enrolled in government-funded insurance programs. by Mai Hoang / April 3, 2025
News How the end of the Pac-12 Conference is hurting Pullman’s economy Attendance at WSU football games — and enrollment at the university overall — is dropping, threatening local businesses dependent on sports fans. by Nicholas K. Geranios / April 2, 2025
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 Can Spokane’s shelter network program help alleviate homelessness? The new scattered-site model includes a system of smaller shelters, averaging 30 beds, connected to health services and drug treatment. by Mai Hoang / March 17, 2025 / 2:55 p.m., March 18, 2025
News WSU could lose up to $25M per year from Trump research funding cuts Washington State University is one of the many institutions bracing for fewer federal grants after the president’s attempts to halt funding. by Nicholas K. Geranios / February 19, 2025
News How Washington communities are responding to ICE deportation orders At least 4% of state residents are undocumented, according to Pew Research. Here is how officials and advocates are responding and planning ahead. by Mai Hoang / February 13, 2025