Politics Students close to getting voting power on WA education board A bill inspired by student outreach would give authority to two students. It passed out of both chambers of the Washington Legislature this session. by Mari Kanagy / March 10, 2022
Politics WA prison officials push back on bill to limit solitary confinement Lawmakers and the Department of Corrections agree that the practice is harmful, but the latter balked at the proposed regulations by Mari Kanagy / February 24, 2022
Politics WA proposed budget funds stipends to attract low-income board members $50,000 is allocated for constituents to help shape boards and commissions with their lived experiences. by Mari Kanagy / February 18, 2022
Politics Bill aims to boost incentives for filming in Washington If 'Twilight' is set in Washington, it should have been shot in Washington, legislators say. by Mari Kanagy / February 7, 2022
Politics Gov. Inslee's budget seeks to expand voting access in WA county jails The budget asks for more than half a million to go to helping remove barriers for people in jail who are otherwise eligible to vote. by Mari Kanagy / January 21, 2022
News NW tribes want to be at the table for green energy planning Gov. Jay Inslee's decision to veto a tribal consultation portion of the Climate Commitment Act has stirred up conversation among tribal leaders. by Manola Secaira / June 29, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS How Native doulas bring a sense of home to their clients Seattle can be a lonely place, so Native doulas work to make their clients feel like family. by Manola Secaira / June 15, 2021
News Why care for Native homeless populations in Seattle looks different Leaders of Native-led organizations focusing on homelessness have critiqued recent funding directives from the city. by Manola Secaira / June 14, 2021
Equity Native doulas help navigate tricky births during the pandemic Maternal mortality rates are already much higher among Native people. The pandemic added another complication. by Manola Secaira / June 9, 2021
News Tribes are working together to vaccinate students While the Pfizer vaccine has proven difficult to manage in the past, tribes are now collaborating as they attempt to get students vaccinated. by Manola Secaira / June 1, 2021
