Investigations WA safety agency seeks felony charges after teen worker loses legs Labor & Industries submitted an unprecedented referral against construction company Rotschy for allegedly allowing a minor to use dangerous equipment. by Lizz Giordano / April 24, 2025
Investigations Washington legislature considers strengthening youth labor laws A state rep and labor unions push for tougher regulations after Cascade PBS reported on a teen who lost both legs in a school work program. by Lizz Giordano / February 10, 2025
Investigations Tacoma ICE center company sues to block inspection records release The GEO Group alleges the state inspected the detention facility improperly and that related photos requested by Cascade PBS could pose security risks. by Farah Eltohamy & Lizz Giordano / February 4, 2025
News People’s March Seattle protest resumes ahead of Trump inauguration “We’re fighting for our America,” said one protester during the two-mile walk from Cal Anderson Park to Seattle Center on Saturday. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / January 18, 2025
News An assault survivor found solace with a King County advocacy group But now the victims’ services organization and others like it are facing federal funding cuts that could hamper their ability to help people like him. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / January 7, 2025 / Updated: January 7, 2025
News New minimum wage & more Washington laws going into effect in 2025 The new year brings expanded paid sick leave, protections for Seattle app-based workers, more safety regulations and additional rules of the road. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / January 1, 2025
Investigations Most WA nurses report getting breaks — advocates are skeptical A new law aims to ease strain on health care staff by requiring hospital break-tracking. Some workers say the reported compliance rate seems too high. by Lizz Giordano / December 24, 2024
News Seattle nixed a gunshot detection system but increased surveillance Though Seattle rejected the controversial technology after community pushback, Tacoma started a pilot program with the vendor ShotSpotter this year. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / December 17, 2024
Politics Why Seattle’s CID neighborhood shifted toward Trump Though Harris still won the Chinatown-International District, homelessness, crime and immigration played a factor in the rightward turn. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / December 16, 2024
Culture Beyond turkey: How people of color in WA make Thanksgiving their own On holiday tables around the state, pumpkin pie sits beside Chinese egg tarts and the bird is served with a side of jollof rice. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / November 27, 2024