Politics Should cops be involved in all Washington human trafficking cases? Some advocates say that legislation requiring law enforcement endangers survivors at risk of retaliation. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / January 22, 2024
Politics Q&A: Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown on policing, homelessness and budgets Brown chatted with Cascade PBS about her approach to a $50M city deficit, gaining community trust and the 50th anniversary of Expo ’74. by Mai Hoang / April 10, 2024
Politics Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown’s first 100 days: How is she doing? Community members say they value Brown’s openness to feedback, but are still waiting to see how she executes on drug usage, homelessness and budgeting. by Mai Hoang / April 9, 2024 / Updated 11:25 a.m., April 10
Environment WA farmers brace for summer drought on heels of harvest shortfalls Washington’s agriculture industry has been hit hard by climate change. Growers are working to develop crops that can thrive in shifting landscapes. by Mai Hoang / April 25, 2024
Politics Money, politics, public relations, science: the many challenges of saving Puget Sound Enjoying the placid view of Puget Sound and downtown Seattle from a ferry. (Chuck Taylor) by Daniel Jack Chasan / June 13, 2007
Culture Still in decline, the spotted owl is back in the political spotlight The northern spotted owl and an example of destroyed habitat. (Both: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servce) by Daniel Jack Chasan / May 15, 2007
Indigenous Affairs How the case of a missing Indigenous teen fell through the cracks No one was looking for Kit Nelson-Mora, despite warning signs, until a friend contacted police over a year after their disappearance in Omak. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / February 14, 2024
News Spokane’s Black community newspaper is making a comeback After a two-year hiatus and the 2022 death of founder Sandy Williams, The Black Lens returns with a new website and a wider circulation. by Mai Hoang / February 27, 2024
News WA school districts aren’t following up on their truant students Laws on unexcused absences are meant to keep kids safe, but a lack of resources and fear of court have kept districts from completing necessary steps. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / March 5, 2024
Politics Federal court likely to redraw Central WA Latino-majority district Democratic lawmakers said they chose not to reconvene the bipartisan Washington State Redistricting Commission after a judicial ruling for a new map. by Mai Hoang / September 14, 2023