Investigations WA safety agency seeks felony charges after teen worker loses legs Labor & Industries submitted an unprecedented referral against construction company Rotschy for allegedly allowing a minor to use dangerous equipment. by Lizz Giordano / April 24, 2025
Mossback Podcast | Shipwrecks & disappointment at the Columbia River's mouth Nicknamed the "Graveyard of the Pacific," Knute Berger digs into the fascinating and dangerous history of the place where the river meets the sea. by Sara Bernard / March 19, 2025
Mossback Podcast | True crime & strange corpses from the Pacific Northwest From floating feet to a body turned to soap, Knute Berger shares three ghastly mysteries that have happened to people after death. by Sara Bernard / March 12, 2025
Mossback Podcast | A people’s history of the Columbia River From salmon fishing to hydropower, Northwest civilizations have depended on the river for millennia. Knute Berger shares some of their stories. by Sara Bernard / February 26, 2025
Mossback Podcast | How automobiles first ventured into the Northwest wilds From frequent breakdowns to lawless chaos, driving in the early 1900s was no easy feat. Knute Berger recounts some of Washington’s best car stories. by Sara Bernard / February 19, 2025
Mossback Podcast | The epic forces that shaped the Columbia River Ice, fire and colossal floods: Knute Berger digs into the river's tumultuous geologic history with lessons from Nick on the Rocks’ Nick Zentner. by Sara Bernard / February 12, 2025
Investigations Washington legislature considers strengthening youth labor laws A state rep and labor unions push for tougher regulations after Cascade PBS reported on a teen who lost both legs in a school work program. by Lizz Giordano / February 10, 2025
Investigations Tacoma ICE center company sues to block inspection records release The GEO Group alleges the state inspected the detention facility improperly and that related photos requested by Cascade PBS could pose security risks. by Farah Eltohamy & Lizz Giordano / February 4, 2025
Investigations Most WA nurses report getting breaks — advocates are skeptical A new law aims to ease strain on health care staff by requiring hospital break-tracking. Some workers say the reported compliance rate seems too high. by Lizz Giordano / December 24, 2024
News The Elephant in the Room: Episode 3 In the final episode of the series, three Washington Republicans react to Donald Trump’s reelection and ponder the future of the state’s GOP. by Sara Bernard & Maleeha Syed / December 18, 2024