Politics Podcast | Inside one powerful lobbying group influencing WA laws Politics reporter Joseph O’Sullivan details The Association of Washington Cities' sway over the Legislature. by Sara Bernard / June 21, 2023
News State Supreme Court upholds Washington Voting Rights Act The court decided the voting rights law to be constitutional and that Latino voters had standing when pursuing a case against Franklin County. by Mai Hoang / June 15, 2023
News Homelessness efforts in Yakima are moving toward permanent housing While the “Housing First” model has gained statewide interest, organizations still face an uphill battle for initial financial investment. by Mai Hoang / June 14, 2023
News Podcast | A decades-old solution to chronic homelessness in Yakima Reporter Mai Hoang discusses the growing issue in Central Washington and the efforts to build permanent supportive housing. by Sara Bernard / June 14, 2023
Politics Judge considers if Central WA redistricting breaks federal law This case is the latest in a series of state and federal lawsuits seeking to address Latino voter dilution in Central Washington. by Mai Hoang / June 2, 2023
Equity Podcast | Supporting girls' education in Afghanistan As the Taliban tightens restrictions, Marnie Gustavson's nonprofit finds workarounds. Reporter Hal Bernton shares the WA native's history of advocacy. by Sara Bernard / May 31, 2023
Politics Podcast | What’s at stake in Seattle’s City Council race With 45 candidates vying for a district seat, a lot could shift this fall. Crosscut reporter Josh Cohen talks it through. by Sara Bernard / May 24, 2023
News Washington labor market still ‘resilient’ amid recession concerns The state is adding lots of jobs, but tech layoffs and fewer openings hint at an economic slowdown. by Mai Hoang / May 19, 2023
Investigations Podcast | Bikes become a go-to instrument for police enforcement In Seattle and across the country, police have adopted the use of bikes for crowd control. It’s become big business and a big concern. by Sara Bernard / May 17, 2023
Politics Podcast | How bills on guns, housing and abortion passed in WA Crosscut politics reporter Joseph O’Sullivan and Axios reporter Melissa Santos break down the biggest developments from the 2023 legislative session. by Sara Bernard / May 10, 2023