Equity
Central WA farmworkers weigh in on heat protection efforts
State leaders and labor advocates are pushing for regulations to protect workers who feel torn between working in dangerous heat and losing wages.
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Why WA cherries are so expensive this summer
This season's crop was even smaller than predicted. A late harvest may provide one last chance to enjoy the fruit.
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Nine months later, Whatcom County flood survivors await FEMA aid
The federal agency is failing to meet community needs in the wake of major disasters. Climate change isn't helping.
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Northwest Indigenous language school celebrates 25 years
After decades of national efforts to erase Native language and identity, the Oregon-based Northwest Indian Language Institute is helping students reclaim and preserve their roots.
Culture
Report: Puget Sound’s arts and culture sector in danger of exodus
A new survey found that a third of workers in the industry — especially younger workers — are considering leaving the sector.