Environment
The undercurrents at play in the Columbia River dams debate
Without passageways to cross dams along the Columbia, salmon are dying. Tribes say the U.S. government isn't cooperating as they try to help the fish recover.
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U.S. Rep. Newhouse faces fallout from voting to impeach Trump
Several Republican challengers in central WA's 4th Congressional District look to gain the support of voters who are angry with Newhouse.
Equity
WA agriculture workers look to retain momentum of pandemic strikes
A new Yakima office aims to give workers and immigrants a place to gather, share information and organize.
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Flush with federal cash, WA cities steer resources to police
Justice reform advocates have been disappointed by choices to spend flexible federal recovery funds on items such as tasers and new police cruisers.
Environment
A whistleblower reflects after 30 years on the Hanford watch
Tom Carpenter, who has kept tabs on one of the Earth's most contaminated spots, is retiring. But he's not leaving his watchdog work behind.