News Rising rents are drowning Washington's smaller cities Seattle may have the highest rents statewide, but communities such as Walla Walla and Spokane have seen the most drastic losses in affordability. by Mai Hoang / February 8, 2023
News A new owner looks to restore Yakima's last major hospital Tacoma-based MultiCare hopes to fund Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital services that are currently unavailable, including open-heart surgery. by Mai Hoang / February 7, 2023
Culture Krampus' holiday frights proved too scary for Leavenworth After two appearances in the north-central Washington town, the German and Austrian-inspired Krampus Seattle took its show to Bremerton and beyond. by Mai Hoang / December 30, 2022
News WA farmers search for silver linings after a tough year for crops Instead of praying for better weather in the future, Washington's tree fruit growers are buckling up for more cold and wet conditions. by Mai Hoang / December 21, 2022
News What to know about Washington state’s ‘tripledemic’ Should I be wearing a mask? How can I get a booster shot? We’re answering your questions about COVID, RSV and the flu. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / December 19, 2022
News Mushroom farmworkers in Yakima Valley rally for union support Ostrom Mushroom Farms promised a few hundred good jobs. Their workers — and the state — believe the company hasn't lived up to its promises. by Mai Hoang / December 8, 2022
Politics Podcast | Central WA Latino voters shift rightward, data suggests Pundits and politicians were hyper-focused on this electorate leading up to the midterms. Now that the dust has settled, we explore what actually happened. by Mai Hoang & Sara Bernard / November 30, 2022
Politics Seattle narrowly approves ranked-choice voting Barring a recount, the city will change its approach to primary elections. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 23, 2022
News This year's Thanksgiving turkey will cost you more. Here's why Washington farmers avoided a bird flu outbreak, but rising supply costs will hit home cooks. by Mai Hoang / November 22, 2022
Inside Crosscut How election night played out in our newsroom Who calls each race? Why do results take so long? And what is the consensus on potato pizza? by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 15, 2022