News New Jake Tapper book suggests White House hid Biden health decline In a live-taped session of the The Gist at Cascade PBS Ideas Festival, Tapper and Alex Thompson discussed their reporting and the public response. by Jaelynn Grisso / June 9, 2025
News A former Republican senator’s vision for a post-Trump GOP Arizona’s Jeff Flake sat down with David Rind, host of CNN’s One Thing podcast, to talk about diplomacy and the future of conservative politics. by Laurel Demkovich / June 3, 2025
Politics Federal and state cuts threaten Washington early-learning programs The first months of the Trump administration have brought layoffs, closures and confusion to free preschool programs, compounded by state funding woes. by Laurel Demkovich / May 28, 2025
News The Newsfeed: La Resistencia monitors King County deportations For months, the Cascade PBS Investigations team has been following a volunteer group who independently track flights transporting ICE detainees. by Jaelynn Grisso / May 23, 2025
Politics Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is on a quest to bring back the Blue Dogs The Democratic congresswoman’s strategy of appealing to working-class rural moderates won her Washington’s 3rd District. Will it work anywhere else? by Joseph O’Sullivan / May 20, 2025
Politics Nine WA Legislative seats are open this year. Here’s who’s running One of the most closely watched races could be the 26th District, where Democrats hope to keep U.S. Rep. Emily Randall’s former senate seat. by Laurel Demkovich / May 15, 2025
News WA lawmakers approve funding for 2026 World Cup matches in Seattle $45 million will go to improvements for Lumen Field, security and transit for the biggest event in state history, estimated to bring 750,000 visitors. by Laurel Demkovich / May 13, 2025
Politics How Washington’s new tax and fee increases could hit your pocket The new budget would raise the price of gas, Discover Passes and more. Democrats say this is necessary, while Republicans say it will hurt residents. by Laurel Demkovich / May 6, 2025
Politics A breakdown of Washington’s new $78B two-year state budget The deal, awaiting Gov. Ferguson’s signature, includes $4.3B in new taxes on businesses, financial assets and technology, and boosts K-12 funding. by Laurel Demkovich / April 29, 2025
Politics What you need to know after the 2025 Washington legislative session Lawmakers in Olympia finalized a spending plan with new taxes and fees, and passed contentious policies like rent caps and new gun laws. by Laurel Demkovich / April 28, 2025