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
Investigations WA mobile home communities organize against ‘economic eviction’ Port Orchard-based Hurst & Son LLC bought dozens of parks in recent years. Now residents say the company is raising rents and cutting services. by Farah Eltohamy & Mai Hoang / August 30, 2023
News Homelessness efforts in Yakima are moving toward permanent housing While the “Housing First” model has gained statewide interest, organizations still face an uphill battle for initial financial investment. by Mai Hoang / June 14, 2023
News Washington labor market still ‘resilient’ amid recession concerns The state is adding lots of jobs, but tech layoffs and fewer openings hint at an economic slowdown. by Mai Hoang / May 19, 2023
News Rising rents are drowning Washington's smaller cities Seattle may have the highest rents statewide, but communities such as Walla Walla and Spokane have seen the most drastic losses in affordability. by Mai Hoang / February 8, 2023
News Central WA home prices spike amid influx of Seattle-area transplants Housing affordability has become a challenge in Chelan and Kittitas counties as recreation and smaller communities draw Puget Sound residents. by Mai Hoang / September 14, 2022
News Tom Alberg's legacy in the evolution of local journalism The Seattle investor believed technology had a place in journalism before the digital age. Crosscut was the result of that belief. by Mai Hoang / August 10, 2022
Growth Can rural WA make tourism sustainable? A new state initiative aims to help rural areas develop their tourism programs, while addressing both potential profits and pitfalls. by Mai Hoang / June 30, 2022
News Washington's efforts to rebrand as a tourist destination Armed with a $9 million budget, the state is eager to respond to pent-up travel demand nationwide. by Mai Hoang / June 29, 2022
News Big-time Spokane events return after pandemic pause Hoopfest and Bloomsday put Spokane on the map. After two years of cancellations and virtual events, the city is again the place to be for hoopsters and runners statewide. by Mai Hoang / May 25, 2022