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 Could a WA attorney general and governor work across the aisle? Democrat Bob Ferguson, the gubernatorial front-runner, could end up with a Republican AG, Pete Serrano. Past state leaders share how it could work. by Shauna Sowersby / August 20, 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
Politics The Cascade PBS 2024 Washington Statewide Voter Guide is here We partnered with newsrooms around WA to bring you profiles on every candidate, from the governor's race to your local legislative district. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / July 11, 2024
Investigations Washington UTC chair who used racial slur asked to resign An investigation found two commissioners allegedly used derogatory language, disregarded harassment complaints and failed to advance equity policies. by Brandon Block / March 15, 2024
Northwest Reports Podcast | A conversation with Washington’s Secretary of State Season 1 , Episode 59 / February 28, 2024 News editor Donna Blankinship interviewed Steve Hobbs about boosting voter confidence ahead of this year’s elections.
Human Elements Seattle therapist addresses climate anxiety “We’re all kind of in it together,” says therapist Andrew Bryant, who works with others to confront the mental ramifications of a changing planet. February 26, 2024
Investigations WA health officials throw away millions of pandemic supplies Masks, gowns, gloves and more: States are culling their expired stockpiles, but medical experts say the waste shows a system unprepared for disasters. by Brandon Block / February 23, 2024
Human Elements How megafires threaten the endangered Canada lynx Home Range Wildlife Research studies how scorched landscape and changes to habitat in Okanogan County imperil the species’ survival. February 19, 2024
Human Elements A forest garden teaches healing, land stewardship Stephanie Leon Riedl of the Sts’ailes First Nation cultivates traditional foods to pass on the lessons of the land to future generations. February 12, 2024
Northwest Reports Podcast | Why a WA mom’s child support payments never arrived Season 1 , Episode 56 / February 7, 2024 Reporter Brandon Block shares an example of how the state intercepts parental assistance to people who also receive TANF, or welfare.
Human Elements Elk hunting on a changing Colville Reservation Salmon Chief Darnell Sam goes bow-hunting and shares how his cultural relationship with first foods and environmental stewardship are intertwined. February 5, 2024
Human Elements The WA funeral home that can turn you into a tree At Recompose in Seattle, Katrina Spade offers a low-emission alternative to traditional burial or cremation: human composting. January 29, 2024
Human Elements Rebuilding Salish Sea clam gardens, rock by rock The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community is creating new habitats along the coastline to help marine life weather rising sea temperatures. January 22, 2024
Human Elements The seed vault holding Washington’s rarest plants The UW conservation RareCare program contains kernels to identify, conserve and help 150 endangered species survive. January 15, 2024
Politics Washington governor’s race will be a close one, poll finds A recent Crosscut/Elway poll found 37% of voters would consider Democrat Bob Ferguson for the 2024 election while 31% would not. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / January 11, 2024