News WA foster parents say the state still hasn’t fixed its investigative system The state has been aware for years that fears of retaliation and frustration around investigations have driven away some otherwise willing foster parents. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / August 10, 2023
News Military families battling mold, rodents in Washington base housing The Defense Department underwent reforms in 2019 after unsafe conditions were found on U.S. bases, but residents say there are still problems. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / June 12, 2023
Politics Washington and Oregon may regulate the wild West of crypto mining Environmental policies would affect bitcoin operations in the Northwest, which have seen a swell of interest driven by cheap hydropower. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / January 31, 2023
Politics PNW voter education efforts aim to combat election fraud claims New campaigns in Washington and other states hope to shore up public trust ahead of the November midterms. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / October 12, 2022
News More Black and Latinx people in Washington are getting vaccines A Crosscut reader asked: How does the state track vaccines by race? By asking patients and providers, which means the data can be incomplete. by Lilly Fowler / March 23, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS WA immigration advocates want to do more than erase the Trump years Immigrants and activists argue the Biden administration isn’t moving fast enough on processing asylum seekers and reuniting migrant families. by Lilly Fowler / February 9, 2021
News How a patchwork system is trying to vaccinate Seattle’s vulnerable Mobile teams are working to bring the COVID-19 vaccine to those who might struggle to get an appointment. by David Kroman & Lilly Fowler / January 29, 2021
Equity More help for WA undocumented community could be on the way Legislators are proposing an additional $70 million in grants for a population disproportionately hit by the pandemic. by Lilly Fowler / January 28, 2021
Equity Posibilidad de ayuda adicional para la comunidad indocumentada de Washington Legisladores proponen $70 millones adicionales en ayuda para una población que sufre desproporcionadamente de la pandemia. by Lilly Fowler / January 28, 2021
News Inauguration Day quiet in WA, despite worries about armed protests The National Guard and State Patrol were ready to protect the Capitol, but protesters stayed home. by Melissa Santos & Lilly Fowler / January 20, 2021 / Updated at 3 p.m., Jan. 20