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
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 Seattle group brings Krampus to Leavenworth holiday celebration Bad children beware. Krampus Seattle started out in haunted houses and was invited this year to join the holiday revelry in WA's Bavarian-themed town. by Mai Hoang / December 20, 2021
News WA prepares against invasive rose- and hop-eating beetle Officials are investing millions to trap, quarantine and eradicate the bugs in Yakima Valley, which are capable of devouring over 300 types of plants. by Mai Hoang / April 1, 2022 / Updated 6:00 p.m. April 11
News Central WA shopping center defies 'malls-are-dying' narrative The Valley Mall in Union Gap is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Here's its secret to success. by Mai Hoang / March 23, 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
News Washington labor market still ‘resilient’ amid recession concerns The state is adding lots of jobs, but tech layoffs and fewer openings hint at an economic slowdown. by Mai Hoang / May 19, 2023
Politics Washington aprueba la “Ley de Derecho de Voto 2.0”. Esto es lo que significa. La nueva ley, que ya se ha aplicado a un caso en Yakima, expande las protecciones para electores, pero no está exenta de críticas. by Mai Hoang / May 4, 2023
Politics WA passed a 'Voting Rights Act 2.0' bill. Here's what's in it The new law, which has already been applied to a case in Yakima, expands voter protections — but not without criticism. by Mai Hoang / May 4, 2023
Politics The U.S. Supreme Court is losing the trust of WA voters, poll says Along with court reform, Crosscut/Elway Poll respondents voiced their stance on affirmative action and transgender participation in school sports. by Mai Hoang / April 26, 2023