News What to know during the Western WA bomb cyclone power outage Information about roads, transit, schools, food safety and when the power may be back on. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 20, 2024
Politics Your Washington state general Election Day cheat sheet Voters will decide on a new governor, most of the state Legislature and four major ballot measures. Here’s everything you need to know. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 5, 2024
Politics WA voters poised to reject two initiatives, accept other two Ballot measures to repeal the capital gains tax and cap-and-trade are behind, a new Cascade PBS/Elway poll found. But a significant number remain undecided. by Venice Buhain / October 17, 2024
Politics 5 takeaways from the WA public lands commissioner debate Democrat Dave Upthegrove and Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler disagreed on how to preserve and monetize the DNR’s 5.6 million acres of managed land. by Venice Buhain / September 18, 2024
Politics WA Public Lands Commissioner primary likely headed for a recount Currently, Democrat Dave Upthegrove and Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson are neck and neck for second place behind Jaime Herrera Beutler. by Venice Buhain / August 20, 2024
Politics Your Washington state primary Election Day cheat sheet It’s not too late to vote — or register — and choose the next governor, public lands commissioner, attorney general and state and U.S. lawmakers. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / August 6, 2024
Politics What does the Washington state insurance commissioner do? Eight candidates are vying for the position after longtime incumbent Mike Kreidler announced he would not seek reelection. by Venice Buhain / July 29, 2024
News WA housing discrimination complaints dip, bucking national trend Allegations are down by over 50% in the state, with most coming from people with disabilities. But claims are at an all-time high nationally. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / July 22, 2024
Environment Wildlife advocates skeptical of WA wolf count As the state considers removing the species’ endangered status, some argue that the Colville Tribe’s recent population estimate is implausibly high. by Alex Brown & Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / July 16, 2024
News WA spent $5B over past decade on homelessness, housing programs The money has helped accelerate housing construction in the state, but there’s still only one affordable home for every five households that need one. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / May 27, 2024