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 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 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 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
News WA city takes sexual assault survivor to court for harassment For five years a Snoqualmie woman escalated her emails and calls to city officials to further investigate her rape case. A judge told her to stop. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest and Mother Jones / February 20, 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 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