News How federal ‘revenue’ relief obscures local government spending Washington cities and counties claimed more than $750 million of federal relief as ‘revenue replacement’ – and they don’t have to say where it’s going. by Brandon Block / September 6, 2022
Politics Democratic challenger leads U.S. Rep. Herrera Beutler in SW Washington After a few days of vote counting, Democratic challenger Marie Gluesenkamp Perez leads in the 3rd Congressional District race. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / August 2, 2022 / Updated at 4:45 p.m. on Aug. 4
Investigations $1.1M in COVID relief steered to Auburn horse racing track State lawmakers earmarked some of Washington’s last pandemic funds to support Emerald Downs, bolstering the racing industry and drawing criticism. by Brandon Block / August 25, 2023
Politics Live updates: 2023 Washington primary election results Check here as ballots are counted for races in Bellingham, Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma and Yakima. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / August 1, 2023 / Updated at 5 p.m. on Aug. 28
Investigations Federal aid is supercharging local WA police surveillance tech Pandemic relief funds are bankrolling new – and often unregulated – law enforcement tools such as license-plate readers, drones and AI video software. by Brandon Block / July 26, 2023
Politics 2023 Voter Guide: Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Yakima and Bellingham Primary election day in Washington state is August 1. Who's running in your district? by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / July 13, 2023
News Bisected by highways, a Spokane neighborhood shapes what's left The final stretch of North Spokane Corridor construction reopens old wounds in East Central — and sparks a pilot program to address historical damage. by Brandon Block / August 8, 2022
Politics Live updates: Washington state primary election results As ballot counts roll in, check back here to see which candidates are leading this year's races for Congress, state Legislature and more. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / August 2, 2022 / Updated at 4:47 p.m. on Aug. 24
Politics Washington State Voter Guide 2022: Who's on your ballot? Here's what you need to know about the races, issues and candidates in the WA primary election. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / July 14, 2022
News Flush with federal cash, WA cities steer resources to police Justice reform advocates have been disappointed by choices to spend flexible federal recovery funds on items such as tasers and new police cruisers. by Brandon Block / May 16, 2022