Politics Seguir la Legislatura de Washington no es fácil para personas que no hablan inglés Servicios de interpretación están disponibles pero son de difícil acceso. Legisladores y defensores quieren cambiar esto. by Mai Hoang / March 20, 2023
Politics Following the WA Legislature isn't easy for non-English speakers Interpreter services are available but difficult to access. Lawmakers and advocates want to change that. by Mai Hoang / March 20, 2023
News Some farmers question WA state's plan to pay workers overtime Implementing the 40-hour work week could cause a financial challenge for tree-fruit growers, where mechanization is minimal. by Mai Hoang / February 23, 2023
Equity Low-income domestic violence survivors still lack support in WA While the state has expanded its full protection-order policies, advocates say funding for housing, shelters and legal services is still needed. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / July 4, 2023
News Spokane aims to reduce homelessness by 40% with regional authority County leaders are looking for new ways to address the growing issue weeks after Camp Hope, once the state’s largest encampment, shuttered. by Mai Hoang / July 3, 2023
Environment What can be learned from the Pacific Northwest’s 2021 heat wave A new analysis suggests strategies to better prepare for extreme heat and prevent attributed deaths across Washington. by Mai Hoang / June 26, 2023
News State Supreme Court upholds Washington Voting Rights Act The court decided the voting rights law to be constitutional and that Latino voters had standing when pursuing a case against Franklin County. by Mai Hoang / June 15, 2023
News Homelessness efforts in Yakima are moving toward permanent housing While the “Housing First” model has gained statewide interest, organizations still face an uphill battle for initial financial investment. by Mai Hoang / June 14, 2023
Politics Judge considers if Central WA redistricting breaks federal law This case is the latest in a series of state and federal lawsuits seeking to address Latino voter dilution in Central Washington. by Mai Hoang / June 2, 2023
Politics Mayoral candidates Brown, Woodward imagine different Spokanes Both women like dogs, but don’t agree on much more. A Sept. 28 debate exposed rifts on homelessness, state assistance and public safety. by Mai Hoang / October 9, 2023