Politics In Eastern WA, vaccine messaging matters for political candidates When it comes to talking about the pandemic on the campaign trail, style matters just as much as substance. by Mai Hoang / October 13, 2021
Inside Crosscut Our new Eastern WA reporter wants to lift the Cascade Curtain Crosscut reporter Mai Hoang says there's more to learn about the region beyond the cursory descriptions of dry, red and rural. by Mai Hoang / October 12, 2021
News BIPOC Pride event gets support after 'reparations fee' complaint Taking B(l)ack Pride event organizers want to create a safe space for attendees and confront systemic racism by asking white allies to pay a voluntary cover charge. by Venice Buhain / June 25, 2021
News WA middle schoolers get vaccinated as districts expand access Despite no mandate from school districts or state officials, 30% of Washington children ages 12 to 15 have started the vaccination process. by Venice Buhain / June 8, 2021
News WA law looks to address the trauma of 'active shooter' drills But in the wake of the Uvalde shooting, some students and educators say a national reckoning on guns is key to school safety. by Venice Buhain / June 17, 2022 / Updated: 4:45 p.m. June 29
Politics WA mandates vaccines for teachers, other school staff School employees have until Oct. 18 to be fully vaccinated, or they will lose their jobs. by Venice Buhain / August 18, 2021 / Updated at 4:50 p.m. on Aug. 18
News A year into Biden's term, WA immigrants stay mired in uncertainty With immigration policy going nowhere, advocates and immigrants seize new ways to make progress. by Mai Hoang / January 19, 2022
News Ukraine invasion severs decades of WA business ties with Russia Business was once seen as a way to stabilize U.S. and Russian relations. Not anymore. by Mai Hoang / March 10, 2022
Politics Latino voters file lawsuit over Washington redistricting plan A coalition of Yakima Valley voters says the redrawn 15th Legislative District dilutes Latino voter strength by excluding key Latino communities. by Mai Hoang / January 20, 2022
Politics Crosscut writers' guide to 2012 election reading Exercising the franchise in Magnuson Park. by Crosscut contributors / October 22, 2012