Politics Why these politically savvy WA voters aren't voting for president Not lazy, not unengaged — some eligible voters choosing to sit out the biggest race of 2020 want to send a message to the two-party system. by Emily McCarty / November 2, 2020
News Census outreach in high gear for Native groups across WA The pandemic has been just another hurdle for tribal leaders and organizations working hard to improve historically low counts in Native American communities. by Emily McCarty / October 5, 2020
News Yakama Nation case could set precedent for sacred tribal sites in WA The tribe seeks to stop gravel mining near a historic village and burial ground. The litigation could change the way tribal sites can be developed. by Emily McCarty / September 28, 2020
From WSU to Western, college town businesses are feeling the squeeze Online classes and no college sports spell trouble for small towns that lean on a higher ed economy. by Emily McCarty / September 14, 2020
Politics Spokane Planned Parenthood sues pop-up church over noise Between high decibel levels and police inaction, tensions are building between the Church at Planned Parenthood and the facility. by Emily McCarty / July 29, 2020
News Kids desperate for inpatient psych care have few options in WA There are only 84 publicly funded psychiatric beds for over 1.6 million kids in Washington, and the waitlist can span half a year or more. by Emily McCarty / July 27, 2020 / Updated 2:00 p.m. on July 27, 2020
News Methow Valley businesses eager for tourism, wary of tourists “People are coming. They’re here. So how do we keep everybody safe? Because we don’t even have a hospital here.” by Emily McCarty / July 3, 2020
News Yakima County farmworkers called ‘sacrificial lambs’ of pandemic Latinx community leaders say the agriculture industry and state officials have left workers unsafe and forgotten. by Emily McCarty / June 29, 2020
News Small town activists show up big for Black Lives Matter Rural towns in Washington saw anywhere from 30 to 1,300 participants. In one town, that accounted for more than 50% of the population. by Emily McCarty / June 19, 2020
News AR-15s complicate anti-racism protests across Washington While some businesses are asking for armed help, others say they want none of it. Residents, police and city officials are also feeling the tension. by Emily McCarty / June 17, 2020