News 2024: Photos of the year Yakima Valley hop farms, Ukrainian refugees and fishermen stranded on ships — Cascade PBS’s photo editor reflects on the year through images. by Genna Martin & Cascade PBS Visuals Staff / December 18, 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 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
Politics Who’s running for office in Washington state this year? Just over a thousand people statewide declared their candidacies in the 2024 elections as filing week ended. Here are the races to watch. by Venice Buhain / May 13, 2024 / Updated May 13, 5:56 p.m.
News Next stop: Sound Transit East Line now links Bellevue to Redmond Despite delays connecting the 2 Line to Seattle, hundreds rode the rails this weekend as the eight stations opened after years of construction. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug & Venice Buhain / April 29, 2024 / Updated at 2:19 p.m. on May 6
Politics Former WA Gov. Dan Evans feted for energy, conservation work The state’s other living three-term governor, 98, was recognized by the group that coordinates energy development in the Columbia Basin. by Venice Buhain / April 12, 2024
News Over half of WA school bond measures get majority vote, but fail Only seven of 21 school bonds statewide got supermajority votes, but 91% of school operations levies, which require only a simple majority, passed. by Venice Buhain / February 20, 2024
Indigenous Affairs Washington State University earns $15M a year on stolen land A Grist report reveals that over the past 150 years, WSU has collected at least $1B in profit from land taken from 21 Indigenous nations. by Venice Buhain / February 7, 2024