News How Washington courts allow for private prosecutions A seldom-used state law allows vigilante criminal prosecutions — and the state Supreme Court just opted to leave it on the books. by Levi Pulkkinen / September 28, 2021
News Education benefit for active-duty military can be elusive The Pentagon promises opportunities for education as part of enlistment. But availability of college classes is spotty as the perk gets slashed. by Levi Pulkkinen The Hechinger Report / September 20, 2021
News Vaccine-hesitant Washingtonians open up about their fears Most attention goes to the committed anti-vaccine crowd but a quarter of those unvaccinated come from a more politically, racially diverse group. by Levi Pulkkinen / September 1, 2021
Environment The key to living with wildfire smoke? Preparation Some parts of Washington have so far avoided smoky air. But that could change. Here’s what you can do to be ready. by Levi Pulkkinen / July 29, 2021
News NW tribes want to be at the table for green energy planning Gov. Jay Inslee's decision to veto a tribal consultation portion of the Climate Commitment Act has stirred up conversation among tribal leaders. by Manola Secaira / June 29, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS How Native doulas bring a sense of home to their clients Seattle can be a lonely place, so Native doulas work to make their clients feel like family. by Manola Secaira / June 15, 2021
News Why care for Native homeless populations in Seattle looks different Leaders of Native-led organizations focusing on homelessness have critiqued recent funding directives from the city. by Manola Secaira / June 14, 2021
Equity Native doulas help navigate tricky births during the pandemic Maternal mortality rates are already much higher among Native people. The pandemic added another complication. by Manola Secaira / June 9, 2021
News Tribes are working together to vaccinate students While the Pfizer vaccine has proven difficult to manage in the past, tribes are now collaborating as they attempt to get students vaccinated. by Manola Secaira / June 1, 2021
Politics Washington Legislature charts ‘new beginning’ in climate change fight As the dust settles in Olympia, the state has finally embraced cap and trade, electric cars and environmental justice. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / May 3, 2021 / Updated at 8:30 a.m. on May 4