News Washington unveils five-year plan to ease record-high homelessness The Department of Commerce plan outlines securing new funding to improve response coordination and provide new housing units and emergency beds. by Mai Hoang / October 16, 2024
Politics Democrat starts write-in campaign in Central WA Congressional race After two Republicans advanced in the 4th District, Kennewick resident Cherissa Boyd joined the race, where a split GOP vote could hand her the seat. by Mai Hoang / October 11, 2024
Environment 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 5 takeaways from the superintendent of public instruction debate Incumbent Chris Reykdal and David Olson disagreed about school funding and parental-rights policies, but found moments of accord. by Mai Hoang / September 26, 2024 / Updated 4:30 p.m., Sept. 27, 2024
Politics Washington voters are leaning toward Bob Ferguson in governor race A Cascade PBS/Elway Poll shows Ferguson’s double-digit lead over Republican Dave Reichert. But independent and undecided voters could change that. by Mai Hoang / September 12, 2024
News What’s at the core of WSU’s new apple variety name delay? The fruit, a cross between Honeycrisp and Pink Lady, will be produced exclusively by Washington growers and hit grocery stores in 2029. by Mai Hoang / September 4, 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 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. by Mai Hoang / August 21, 2024 / Updated 3:10 p.m., Aug. 21
Politics Few surprises in Washington state congressional primaries U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse is a few points behind his Republican challenger, Jerrod Sessler, 24.97% to 29.77%. by Mai Hoang / August 6, 2024
News Federal court orders higher pay for foreign guest workers in WA orchards The farmworker union continues to pursue the lawsuit addressing how wages are set for orchard workers. by Mai Hoang / July 23, 2024