DACA recipients now eligible to be police officers in Washington As the state grapples with officer shortages, the new law aims to help agencies fill vacancies and create forces that better reflect their communities. by Mary Murphy / September 3, 2024
Environment Washington farmers want their promised carbon-pricing exemptions Small family farms struggling to navigate cap-and-invest regulations say the Department of Ecology hasn’t done enough outreach or education. by John Stang / August 23, 2024
Politics Live updates: Washington state 2024 primary election results Check to see the finalized count for which candidates lead in statewide, congressional and legislative races, including the governor's race. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / August 6, 2024 / Updated at 5 p.m. on Aug. 22
News Could B.C.’s safe drug supply experiment work in Washington? A WA working group is researching how to replicate the system, which provides prescription fentanyl and heroin equivalents to help reduce overdoses. by Andrew Engelson / July 15, 2024
News It’s getting harder for PNW residents to access public records In Washington cities, delays for some records requests are months long, while fees in Oregon and Idaho can be hundreds — even thousands — of dollars. by Daniel Walters InvestigateWest / July 9, 2024
News WA college students build campus harm-reduction support networks At Skagit Valley College, peers lead support services for those dealing with substance-use disorders, becoming an example to schools statewide. by Cyrus Storlie / May 28, 2024
Politics WSF says building new diesel ferries would create two-year delay State officials say it would significantly slow plans to grow the fleet if they were to switch now from hybrid boats to the less eco-friendly option. by John Stang / May 22, 2024
News King County wants its own corrections officer training program Officials say a long waitlist for the state-run academy is causing hiring delays while county jails struggle with understaffing. by Josh Cohen / April 8, 2024
News The Newsfeed: Key takeaways from the 2024 WA legislative session Lawmakers addressed guns and the environment, but housing was left behind. Also, the deaths of rideshare drivers leads to requests for more aid. by Shannen Ortale / March 21, 2024
The Newsfeed Key takeaways from the 2024 WA legislative session Lawmakers addressed guns and the environment, but housing was left behind. Also, the deaths of rideshare drivers leads to requests for more aid. March 21, 2024
Politics Legislature decides WA schools should include LGBTQ+ history SB 5462 would require state curricula to teach the perspectives and experiences of historically marginalized groups. by Scarlet Hansen / March 14, 2024
Politics 2024 WA Legislature passes bills on guns, environment, education Yet lawmakers failed to advance most housing initiatives. From AI task forces to child marriage, here is how some standout bills fared. by Donna Gordon Blankinship & Scarlet Hansen / March 11, 2024
Politics WA Legislature revs up plan to electrify 10,000 school buses A bill to switch from diesel vehicles — plus $50M from cap-and-trade revenue — passed out of the Legislature, but did not offer a timeline. by John Stang / March 8, 2024
Politics A heap of housing bills failed in WA’s legislative session Proposals concerning rent stabilization and increased housing density died this time, in contrast to 2023’s “year of housing” when 10 passed. by Scarlet Hansen / March 7, 2024 / Updated at 3:40 p.m. on March 7
Politics How the Israel/Hamas war influenced a WA genocide education bill The proposal failed over a debate about the curriculum, its development and inclusivity. by Scarlet Hansen / March 5, 2024
Politics WA legislators are pushing new gun bills. Here’s what could pass A batch of regulations are likely headed to Gov. Inslee’s desk – including one that would require reporting lost or stolen firearms within 24 hours. by John Stang / March 4, 2024