Equity Out & Back: Learning to get back up again at a Seattle skatepark Alison shreds at All Together Skatepark with Sara Campos, co-founder of Queer Skate PDX, and finds out that falling isn't always failure. by Shirlyn J. Wong / February 28, 2025
Environment Out & Back: A West Seattle sanctuary for bees is buzzing Alison harvests honey with Chris Porter, an activist, conservationist and beekeeper, while discussing steps anyone can take to help fight extinction. by Shirlyn J. Wong / February 21, 2025
Equity Out & Back: Snowshoeing through the North Cascades Erica Abel, hiker & community activator, takes Alison on an off-trail adventure to explore the beauty and solitude of the Methow Valley. by Shirlyn J. Wong / February 14, 2025
Equity Out & Back: Alison meets trailblazing trail runner Maryanna Brown From cyclocross to mountaineering, Brown considers herself an outdoor renaissance woman. Her goal is simple: to get more people like her outside. by Shirlyn J. Wong / February 7, 2025
Politics Burien voters could expand new $21.10 minimum wage to more workers The new law took effect last month, but Measure 1, if passed, would reduce exceptions for smaller businesses and carveouts for tips and benefits. by Nate Sanford / February 7, 2025 / Updated: 1:52 p.m.
Politics A labor-backed Seattle activist fights for an REI co-op board seat Shemona Moreno nominated herself with support from unionized employees. She and the retail company dispute whether she missed a crucial deadline. by Nate Sanford / January 30, 2025
Inside Cascade PBS Reporting on — and for — young Washingtonians Through a new partnership with KNKX, Nate Sanford will cover state politics and policy with an emphasis on how they impact people 18 to 35. by Nate Sanford / January 22, 2025
News WA cities expanded renter protections as state efforts stalled After a statewide tenants’ bill failed in the Legislature, cities from Olympia to Spokane extended notice periods and implemented relocation assistance. by Nate Sanford / December 27, 2024
Politics Young WA councilmembers provide a ‘generational voice’ in politics From housing struggles to public transit and climate change, politicians under 30 aim to be the change they weren’t seeing in local governments. by Nate Sanford / December 10, 2024
Politics WA voter turnout dropped for all ages — especially young people Participation for Washingtonians 18-24 dropped 8.5 points from the 2020 election, but improved compared to 2016. by Nate Sanford / November 14, 2024