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 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
Politics Gov. Ferguson’s top aide resigns amid staff workplace complaints Chief strategy officer Mike Webb, Ferguson’s longtime ally, quit after hostile workplace allegations, which he called “an unhelpful distraction.” by Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard / March 20, 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 Departing WSU President Kirk Schulz reflects on nine years in Pullman From rebuilding the PAC-12 to navigating academic life during COVID, Schulz shares some highs and lows of leading Washington's land grant university. by Nicholas K. Geranios / December 2, 2024
News What’s next after Washington passes pro-natural gas measure? Initiative 2066 aimed to keep gas as a utility option for consumers. But potential court challenges could complicate putting it into action. by Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard / November 29, 2024
Politics Washington state lawmakers may get a 14% raise over next two years A citizen panel recommends the pay bump, which would push annual salaries over $70,000, to keep pace with growing duties and rising costs of living. by Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard / October 15, 2024
Environment Washington is building hundreds of EV chargers, but is it enough? The state is spending $100M to create 575 new charging sites, but one expert says electrification is out of reach without private sector buy-in. by Nicholas K. Geranios / October 8, 2024