Equity Out & Back: Unpacking exclusivity in outdoor activities Alison shares how BIPOC find ways to recreate despite the roadblocks in a conversation with North of Seattle Run Club founder Aaliyah Earvin. by Alison Mariella Désir / February 2, 2024
Equity Out & Back: Creating a brave space for BIPOC cyclists Alison Mariella Désir meets with Will Cortez, co-founder of BikePOC PNW, an organization creating space and community for bike riders of color. by Alison Mariella Désir / March 29, 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
Equity Out & Back: Alison Mariella Désir hits the slopes at Stevens Pass Alison digs into skiing's segregated history, and instructor Annette Diggs shares her experience carving a path for BIPOC youth in the winter sport. by Alison Mariella Désir / February 9, 2024
Equity Out & Back: The tranquility of birdwatching in Seward Park Alison Mariella Désir takes to the new activity like a duck to water, watching for bald eagles and wigeons on a walk with birder Armand Lucas. by Alison Mariella Désir / February 23, 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
Equity Out & Back: Finding comfort while camping at Oregon's Lake Timothy Alison Mariella Désir didn’t think the activity was for her — until Lestarya Molloy, founder of Fridie Outdoors, showed her it can feel safe and cozy. by Alison Mariella Désir / March 1, 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