Politics Central and Eastern Washington brace for possible Medicaid cuts In the 4th District, represented by Republican Dan Newhouse, upward of 70% of those under 19 are enrolled in government-funded insurance programs. by Mai Hoang / April 3, 2025
News The Newsfeed: Inside Cle Elum’s yearslong development ordeal After almost two decades of planning, complications with a housing developer have left the small Central Washington city on the brink of bankruptcy. by Paris Jackson / February 28, 2025
News The Newsfeed: WA task force could respond to Trump deportation plans The latest on recent headlines, including the legislative debate over AI bills and an open call for filmmakers for Cascade PBS’s Origins docuseries. by Paris Jackson / February 21, 2025
News WSU could lose up to $25M per year from Trump research funding cuts Washington State University is one of the many institutions bracing for fewer federal grants after the president’s attempts to halt funding. by Nicholas K. Geranios / February 19, 2025
News The Newsfeed: A big win for thousands of WA mobile park residents The Dispute Resolution Program issued its largest reimbursement yet to nearly 3,000 residents in response to complaints against owners Hurst & Son LLC. by Paris Jackson / February 14, 2025
News How Washington communities are responding to ICE deportation orders At least 4% of state residents are undocumented, according to Pew Research. Here is how officials and advocates are responding and planning ahead. by Mai Hoang / February 13, 2025
News The Newsfeed: WA nonprofit works to help Black businesses thrive While Black and brown entrepreneurs face greater economic barriers, Jenefeness Franke of Washington’s Black-Owned Business Excellence is optimistic. by Paris Jackson / February 7, 2025
Politics How a $22M judgment against Cle Elum pushed the city to bankruptcy The Central Washington city’s expensive dispute with a Seattle-based builder illustrates the challenges of crafting long-term development agreements. by Mai Hoang / February 6, 2025
News The Newsfeed: Gov. Ferguson’s vision for WA safety, budget & more In an interview with Cascade PBS, the former attorney general stressed the need for more police officers and proposed funding cuts for state agencies. by Paris Jackson / January 24, 2025
News The Newsfeed: Former Gov. Jay Inslee on his tenure and his future During Inslee’s 12 years in office, he helped pass laws curbing climate change, protecting reproductive rights and expanding long-term care insurance. by Paris Jackson / January 17, 2025