Politics ‘We can do this’: Big ideas from the Crosscut Ideas Festival The fate of democracy, the state of the Supreme Court and the indictment of Donald Trump dominated during the day-long in-person portion of the event. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / May 8, 2023
Politics A WA bill protecting name change privacy was just signed into law As of July 23, people who are trans or queer, those escaping domestic violence, and refugees will be able to change their name confidentially. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / April 21, 2023
Politics Washington to invest more in 988 mental health crisis line HB 1134 will fund mobile units and increased training for the hotline and response service that launched last summer. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / April 21, 2023
Politics Washington strip clubs won't be selling alcohol anytime soon SB 5614 was designed to improve working conditions for exotic dancers. Income from liquor sales would've paid for some of the changes. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / April 20, 2023
Politics Proposal to eliminate the 'pink tax' fails in the WA Legislature Six Kirkland high school students were advocating for Senate Bill 5171, a proposal to end gender-based pricing. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / April 19, 2023
Politics New law prepares Washington for interstate cannabis sales The Legislature approved SB 5069 to allow state companies to enter import/export compacts with other states once weed is legalized nationwide. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / April 18, 2023
Politics Free school lunch for all is off the table, but WA may expand access State lawmakers are considering an extension of the meal program, lowering the threshold for schools to offer free school meals to all students. by Venice Buhain / February 27, 2023
News Seattle parents move to reduce school fundraising inequity PTSAs in two neighborhoods are reimagining their approach – and asking if there’s a better way. by Venice Buhain / June 28, 2023
Politics Former WA Gov. Dan Evans feted for energy, conservation work The state’s other living three-term governor, 98, was recognized by the group that coordinates energy development in the Columbia Basin. by Venice Buhain / April 12, 2024
News Next stop: Sound Transit East Line now links Bellevue to Redmond Despite delays connecting the 2 Line to Seattle, hundreds rode the rails this weekend as the eight stations opened after years of construction. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug & Venice Buhain / April 29, 2024 / Updated at 2:19 p.m. on May 6