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How can we respect these horses and keep them wild while protecting the islands?
If the tiny mussel established itself here, it would create over $100 million worth of damage each year to dams, agriculture, salmon and more.
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Shark scientists head over to La Jolla to investigate a natural “shark spa.”
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Politics
Inside Cascade PBS
Amazon, antitrust and a series about the future of capitalism
Join columnist Katie Wilson on a journey through the past, present and possible future of the fight to break up America's monopolies.
Opinion
Why 21st century trustbusters are picking on Amazon
For the Seattle behemoth’s third-party sellers, the rules are always shifting and the house always wins.
Abortion
Even before Dobbs, Washingtonians sought abortion care in Oregon
Bans in other states are exacerbating existing gaps in Washington’s reproductive health care infrastructure, sending many patients to Portland.
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.
Homelessness
Seattle opened 1,750 subsidized, affordable apartments in 2023
The Office of Housing made some progress on development last year, but faces new challenges from high construction costs and interest rates.
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Local originals
Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir
Author, activist and runner Alison Mariella Désir explores our region
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Local Politics
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Under God: How Christianity permeates Yakima city politics
A new conservative majority’s decision to reject a Pride Month proclamation is one example of the increasing influence of evangelical ideals in Central WA.
Politics
Q&A: Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown on policing, homelessness and budgets
Brown chatted with Cascade PBS about her approach to a $50M city deficit, gaining community trust and the 50th anniversary of Expo ’74.
Law & Justice
juvenile justice
County audit details grim conditions at Capitol Hill youth jail
Young detainees report concerns with drinking-water quality, long periods without visitors, lack of substance-abuse treatment and staffing shortages.
Investigations
ICE deportee alleged ongoing threats over false sex-crime charge
Immigration officials corrected his record, but the Tacoma center detainee warned of continued risks to himself and his family back in Micronesia.
Politics
Seattle Council approves police union contract with 23% pay bump
The retroactive deal covers back pay for 2021-2023, but does little to increase accountability measures. The city is negotiating for a 2024 contract.
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Podcasts
The Leftovers with Paula Poundstone
Same holds true in this episode where Paula shares her perfect birthday cake, the same one she's adored since childhood, and her very unexpected favorite holiday meal.
Nick on the Rocks Talks
Nick Zentner, Senior Geology Lecturer at Central Washington University, dives deep on all things geology in the Pacific Northwest via his own lectures and musings as well as discussions with colleagues, experts and friends. New episodes of are published weekly in both audio and video formats.
Northwest Reports
Northwest Reports takes listeners a little deeper into the stories that shape Washington state through in-depth, limited series.
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