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 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
Mossback Ralph Munro’s legacy passed Washington history to future generations The longtime Secretary of State helped resettle refugees, supported environmental legislation and was a founding member of the state’s Heritage Caucus. by Knute Berger / March 21, 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
Mossback A history of vaccine skepticism, from 1920s Seattle to RFK Jr. Current debates over Trump’s controversial DHHS nominee echo the Pacific Northwest’s reputation a century ago as a bastion of “alternative medicine.” by Knute Berger / February 4, 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
News New minimum wage & more Washington laws going into effect in 2025 The new year brings expanded paid sick leave, protections for Seattle app-based workers, more safety regulations and additional rules of the road. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / January 1, 2025
News Seattle nixed a gunshot detection system but increased surveillance Though Seattle rejected the controversial technology after community pushback, Tacoma started a pilot program with the vendor ShotSpotter this year. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / December 17, 2024
Politics The Washington state Legislature is more diverse than ever “All that living experience is now in Olympia, and that’s something we don’t typically see in an elected position,” said Rep. Julio Cortes. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / November 26, 2024