The craft brewery boom buoys nation’s only Latino-owned hop farm Loza Farms in Yakima Valley found success through its relationships with brewers. Now a new generation wants to boost other POC-owned businesses. by Mai Hoang / October 2, 2024
Politics A 2014 Yakima case sparked a push in WA for voting rights reform Though the historic ruling on City Council elections empowered Latino voters and paved the way for future reforms, barriers persist. by Mai Hoang / August 28, 2024
Politics New Central WA districts spark drama as the 2024 election revs up The Latino-majority 14th Legislative District has created new opportunities for some candidates and attracted criticism from others. by Mai Hoang / May 31, 2024 / Updated 3:15 p.m. August 7
Northwest Reports Podcast | Central WA may have new districts by the fall election Season 1 , Episode 54 / January 24, 2024 Reporter Mai Hoang talks about the ongoing fight to redraw majority-Latino legislative districts between Yakima and Pasco.
Indigenous Affairs Yakama Nation’s new public safety campus gives justice room to grow The tribal court system, which had occupied a cluster of trailers since the ’50s, plans to add services like a mental health or a veterans court. by Nika Bartoo-Smith Underscore News and ICT / January 9, 2024
Politics The 2023 general election Washington state Voter Guide is here Candidates in each city answered voters' questions on crime, housing, homelessness and more ahead of the Nov. 7 election. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / October 12, 2023
Northwest Reports Podcast | After a takeover, mobile home tenants are fighting back Season 1 , Episode 35 / September 6, 2023 Residents say that WA-based management company Hurst & Son LLC is responsible for price hikes, reduced services and other grievances.
Culture Support for is provided by Visit Bellingham Whatcom County. Made There: Harvesting fleece on a Yakima Valley alpaca farm Jennifer and John Ely of Sage Bluff Alpacas employ kindness, hard work and enthusiasm to produce prized luxury fiber for yarn and garments. by Sarah Hall / August 25, 2023
Politics It’s Primary Election Day in Washington. Here’s what to know We review the local races, initiatives and last-minute info you need before the polls close at 8 p.m. by Josh Cohen & Donna Gordon Blankinship / August 1, 2023
News State Supreme Court upholds Washington Voting Rights Act The court decided the voting rights law to be constitutional and that Latino voters had standing when pursuing a case against Franklin County. by Mai Hoang / June 15, 2023
News A new owner looks to restore Yakima's last major hospital Tacoma-based MultiCare hopes to fund Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital services that are currently unavailable, including open-heart surgery. by Mai Hoang / February 7, 2023
News Refugees in Central Washington are making new holiday traditions Families from Ukraine and Afghanistan celebrate the season with communities they have found in Wenatchee. by Dominick Bonny / December 29, 2022
News Yakima, Spokane counties forfeit nearly $2M in federal rental aid The U.S. Treasury pulled funds from jurisdictions that didn't meet the deadline to distribute at least 20% of their most recent allocation. by Brandon Block / October 27, 2022
Politics La lucha por un distrito electoral latino y lo que significa para la política del centro de Washington El condado de Yakima, escenario de múltiples demandas sobre el derecho al voto, es el foco de nuevos casos luego de un desorganizado proceso de reordenación distrital estatal. by Mai Hoang / April 19, 2022