Mossback Mossback's Northwest: Roll on, Columbia! From its beginnings at a bucolic Canadian lake to shipwreck dangers at its mouth, the Columbia River has defined the region's history and culture. by Knute Berger / April 3, 2025
Mossback A history of vaccine skepticism, from 1920s Seattle to RFK Jr. Current debates over Trump’s controversial DHHS nominee echo the Pacific Northwest’s reputation a century ago as a bastion of “alternative medicine.” by Knute Berger / February 4, 2025
Politics Washington’s 2025 legislative priorities: Budget, housing, police With a $10-16B budget shortfall, lawmakers in Olympia will consider new taxes, bills to fund law enforcement hiring and a statewide rent-hike cap. by Shauna Sowersby / January 13, 2025
Politics WA lawmakers fight to keep public records hidden — on your dime How much has the Legislature paid private attorneys to defend against lawsuits over its use of “legislative privilege”? by Shauna Sowersby / December 20, 2024
Politics Class of 2025: Meet Washington state’s newest lawmakers Elected officials will meet in Olympia in January for the upcoming legislative session. Cascade PBS spoke with a few about what’s on their to-do list. by Shauna Sowersby / November 27, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: The Columbia River’s elusive origins The remarkable journey of the Columbia River starts at a modest lake in remote British Columbia. by Knute Berger / November 22, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: The 1800s influencer obsessed with Tacoma George Francis Train, self-dubbed ”The Psycho,” ignited media fervor by circling the globe in 67 days in an effort to make the city a household name. by Knute Berger / November 15, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: ‘The Graveyard of the Pacific’ Since 1792, an estimated 2,000 ships have sunk at the treacherous spot where the Columbia River meets the ocean. by Knute Berger / November 8, 2024
Politics Bob Ferguson will be Washington’s next governor The attorney general defeated challenger Dave Reichert 56% to 44% after the first vote count. by Shauna Sowersby / November 5, 2024
Politics Democrat Nick Brown leads in Washington attorney general race The former U.S. attorney leads 56% to 43% over Republican challenger Pete Serrano after the first ballot count. by Shauna Sowersby / November 5, 2024