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Resettled Ukrainian family in WA gets news POW son has been freed
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The Biletskiy family in Pierce County finally got the answers they’ve been waiting for, but face uncertainties as the U.S. tightens immigration laws.
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How Washington communities are responding to ICE deportation orders
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At least 4% of state residents are undocumented, according to Pew Research. Here is how officials and advocates are responding and planning ahead.
on Feb 16
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7 ways to cultivate a healthy news diet
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Media literacy and mental health experts from the University of Washington offer their suggestions to fight brain rot, headline anxiety and misinformation.
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WA keeps details of severe workplace injuries, deaths from public
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Transparency or privacy? L&I says the law protects witnesses, while advocates contend it prevents scrutiny of serious incidents and investigations.
on Fri, 7PM
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What’s happening with Seattle’s housing density plan?
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Legal challenges, lobbying from neighborhood groups, lengthy delays: Here’s what you need to know about the 20-year growth strategy.
on Thu, 5PM
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WA bill aims to extend unemployment benefits to workers on strike
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The Senate greenlit the legislation, which would provide as much as $800 per week for up to four weeks, but opponents warn of burdens on employers.
on Mar 18
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Can Spokane’s shelter network program help alleviate homelessness?
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The new scattered-site model includes a system of smaller shelters, averaging 30 beds, connected to health services and drug treatment.
on Mar 17
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Washington among the bottom of states in public defense funding
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Counties have joined forces to seek a new legal standard for paying for the constitutional right to public defense counsel.
on Mar 15
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Dead or alive: Which bills have a chance this legislative session?
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After the crucial midpoint deadline, housing, safety and the environment are still pressing issues in Washington. But which will lawmakers prioritize?
on Mar 14
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Seattle advocates fear fallout from Housing & Urban Development cuts
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HUD may close its local office following layoffs and grant freezes. Advocates anticipate a ripple effect.
on Mar 14
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Activist Katie Wilson enters Seattle mayoral race against Harrell
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She cited the passage of Prop 1A as helping convince her to run, saying she thinks voters want leaders who “govern in the interest of people in the city.”
on Mar 12
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Washington House passes ‘rent stabilization’ bill, moves to Senate
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House Bill 1217, which caps yearly increases at 7% of a tenant’s rent and creates limits on some move-in and late fees, passed 53-42 on Monday.
on Mar 11
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New bill aims to protect Washington’s underwater bull kelp forests
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Lawmakers seek to raise awareness of the plant’s cultural significance and its role in supporting ecosystems by naming it WA’s official marine forest.
on Mar 10
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Washington-based U.S. Forest Service rangers reinstated — for now
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Ahead of the busiest season for outdoor recreation, staffing for trail clearing, search & rescue, toilet cleaning and other duties is still uncertain.
on Mar 7
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Full Washington State Ferries service to return this summer
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But Gov. Ferguson also announced the hybrid-to-electric conversion for two of the boats would be delayed.
on Mar 7
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Why are eggs so expensive in Washington right now?
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Local producers are taking precautions against avian flu, but people scrambling to buy might also be a factor in increased price and scarcity.
on Mar 5
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REI board blocks labor-backed candidates from ballot
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Unionized employees are asking members to mark “withhold” on their ballots after a Seattle activist and a top Greenpeace leader were excluded.
on Mar 4
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The obscure state agency that referees WA’s green energy battles
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The Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council has power to overrule local zoning laws – putting it at the center of a backlash to renewable energy.
on Mar 4
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Keeping track of Washington state challenges to Trump actions
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In the past month, there have been a slew of legal challenges from state officials and advocates. Cascade PBS is monitoring their progress.
on Mar 3
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What's next for Seattle’s social housing after big tax win?
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In a 63% landslide, Seattleites voted to create a new “excess compensation” tax. Now it’s time for the city’s Social Housing Developer to get to work.
on Feb 28
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Experts, WA reps question rationale for BPA and Hanford layoffs
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Officials are alarmed by the firing of 13% of the Bonneville Power Administration workforce since the PNW energy distributor receives no federal funds.
on Feb 27
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New WA bill would support chronically absent high school students
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Chris Maestas, 17, laughs with other students during Open Doors, at Choice High School, a program that works to reengage students and prepare them for employment, in Shelton, Washington on February 19, 2025. (Grant Hindsley for Cascade PBS)
on Feb 25
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New WA rule states abortion care must be provided in emergencies
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A policy ensuring access to lifesaving procedures performed during miscarriage was started by former Gov. Inslee and will be finalized by Gov. Ferguson.
on Feb 24
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WA sheriffs respond to Trump’s immigration enforcement plans
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Cascade PBS and InvestigateWest surveyed all 39 counties’ chief law officers on how they plan to balance conflicting state and federal laws.
on Feb 21
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WSU could lose up to $25M per year from Trump research funding cuts
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Washington State University is one of the many institutions bracing for fewer federal grants after the president’s attempts to halt funding.
on Feb 20
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Here’s what Mayor Bruce Harrell has planned for Seattle in 2025
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In his State of the City address, Harrell outlined ideas for a car-free Pike Place Market, affordable housing, faster light-rail construction and more.
on Feb 19
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For many in Washington, Long COVID care remains out of reach
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A UW-Medicine clinic is one of the few that provides treatment and research on the chronic illness, but faces new federal funding challenges.
on Feb 18
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Origins is a Cascade PBS docuseries project that allows us to collaborate with PNW and Canadian filmmaking communities. We are looking for stories that reflect the makeup of our region told from an insider’s perspective: stories grounded in ancestry, connection, culture, influence and rootedness.
on Feb 18
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Why Seattle’s housing density plans are a disability-rights issue
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The city’s comprehensive plan would shift zoning rules to allow more multifamily and mixed-use buildings, which have accessibility requirements.
on Feb 18
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How a $22M judgment against Cle Elum pushed the city to bankruptcy
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The Central Washington city’s expensive dispute with a Seattle-based builder illustrates the challenges of crafting long-term development agreements.
on Feb 13
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Seattle poised to pass ‘excess compensation’ tax for social housing
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After the first ballot count in the special election, Seattleites heavily favored a business tax instead of pulling from the Jumpstart payroll tax.
on Feb 12
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Al Smith: Reflecting Black life in Seattle
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For much of the 20th century, the “on the spot” photographer captured striking images, from jazz clubs to boxing matches to community celebrations.
on Feb 11
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The key to maintaining and renovating Seattle’s Ballard Locks
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Engineers work to replace machinery, prevent flooding and maintain antiquated equipment all while minimizing disruption at America’s busiest locks.
on Feb 10
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How to deal with fascists -- lessons from history
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Karl Wolf raises his arm in a Nazi salute as he marches through the streets of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Saturday morning July 18, 1998.
on Feb 7
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Washington lawmakers weigh new artificial intelligence regulations
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From “forged digital likenesses” to mandating AI detection software, officials in Olympia are considering four bills on the fast-growing technology.
on Feb 5
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Tacoma ICE center company sues to block inspection records release
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The GEO Group alleges the state inspected the detention facility improperly and that related photos requested by Cascade PBS could pose security risks.
on Feb 4
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Seattle’s canopy shrinks as ordinance protects the wrong trees
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Since 2023, the city has classified more than 2,000 trees as “protected” — without regard to whether they ever were threatened by development.
on Feb 3
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A labor-backed Seattle activist fights for an REI co-op board seat
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Shemona Moreno nominated herself with support from unionized employees. She and the retail company dispute whether she missed a crucial deadline.
on Jan 31
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Cascade PBS investigates the practices of mobile home park ownership group Hurst & Son
on Jan 31
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WA mobile park owner refunds tenants $5.5M after AG investigation
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The state attorney general's office reports Port Orchard-based Hurst & Son issued reimbursements as dispute complaints reached record highs in 2024.
on Jan 30
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New Washington bill aims to end fees for child care providers
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Senate Bill 5130 seeks to eliminate licensing costs to reduce financial strain and expand access for families — but the state would lose $2M annually.
on Jan 29
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Seattleites will vote on competing measures to fund social housing
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On February ballots, prop 1A would produce $50M a year from an “excess wealth” tax on businesses. Prop 1B would draw $10M a year from the Jumpstart tax.
on Jan 28
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A $4M makeover awakens Pacific Northwest Ballet’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’
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With costumes by Wicked designer Paul Tazewell and sets by artist Preston Singletary, PNB hopes to breathe new life into the 19th-century classic.
on Jan 27
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Reporting on — and for — young Washingtonians
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Through a new partnership with KNKX, Nate Sanford will cover state politics and policy with an emphasis on how they impact people 18 to 35.
on Jan 25
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The Newsfeed: Gov. Ferguson’s vision for WA safety, budget & more
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In an interview with Cascade PBS, the former attorney general stressed the need for more police officers and proposed funding cuts for state agencies.
on Jan 25
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Judge blocks Trump order on birthright citizenship after WA lawsuit
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A federal judge in Seattle temporarily stopped the president's executive order after Attorney General Nick Brown joined other states challenging it.
on Jan 23
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The rise of Bluesky, a not-so-Seattle-based social media company
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Since November, over 10 million users have flocked to the site, which aims to provide a personalized feed not driven by an algorithm, in contrast to X.
on Jan 23
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Native drivers 5x more likely to be searched by WA State Patrol
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Though disparities have decreased for other races compared to white counterparts, rates have continued to rise for Indigenous motorists since 2020.
on Jan 23
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Washington AG challenges Trump’s order on birthright citizenship
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Nick Brown joined 21 other states to contest the order, which refuses U.S. citizenship to children of undocumented or temporary residents.
on Jan 22
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WA pharmacists turn to telehealth to prescribe abortion medication
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The pilot program aims to expand access amid a national push by the Heritage Foundation to ban the distribution of mifepristone and misoprostol by mail.
on Jan 18