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
Politics In Central WA, 4th District race heats up in conservative showdown Jerrod Sessler and Tiffany Smiley say that U.S. House Rep Dan Newhouse, who voted to impeach Trump, is not conservative enough for his constituents. by Mai Hoang / July 18, 2024
Politics WA public lands commissioner race attracts unusually crowded field A variety of candidates are seeking the statewide office that oversees public-owned lands and firefighting efforts. by Mai Hoang / July 1, 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
Politics Nuevos distritos legislativos en el centro de Washington causan controversia mientras se acercan las elecciones de 2024 El Distrito Legislativo 14, mayoritariamente latino, ha creado nuevas oportunidades para algunos candidatos y sido objeto de crítica de otros. by Mai Hoang / May 31, 2024
Environment Volunteers power wildfire mitigation efforts in the Tri-Cities Kennewick has a higher fire risk than 92% of U.S. communities. The nonprofit Team Rubicon helps respond to these disasters and prevent future ones. by Mai Hoang / May 13, 2024
Environment WA farmers brace for summer drought on heels of harvest shortfalls Washington’s agriculture industry has been hit hard by climate change. Growers are working to develop crops that can thrive in shifting landscapes. by Mai Hoang / April 25, 2024
Investigations WA homeless youth program closes after contractor ‘misspent’ $330K Officials ordered a lobbying firm to pay back money meant for a state-funded Lifeline pilot hotline that connects at-risk young people to services. by Elizabeth Whitman / April 16, 2024
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. by Mai Hoang / April 10, 2024
Politics Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown’s first 100 days: How is she doing? Community members say they value Brown’s openness to feedback, but are still waiting to see how she executes on drug usage, homelessness and budgeting. by Mai Hoang / April 9, 2024 / Updated 11:25 a.m., April 10