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
Politics Seattle City Council elections: Meet the 45 candidates Voters will elect members to represent the seven district council positions, with applicants ranging from U.S. veterans to a college student. by Josh Cohen & Venice Buhain / May 24, 2023
Politics Washington aprueba la “Ley de Derecho de Voto 2.0”. Esto es lo que significa. La nueva ley, que ya se ha aplicado a un caso en Yakima, expande las protecciones para electores, pero no está exenta de críticas. by Mai Hoang / May 4, 2023
Politics WA passed a 'Voting Rights Act 2.0' bill. Here's what's in it The new law, which has already been applied to a case in Yakima, expands voter protections — but not without criticism. by Mai Hoang / May 4, 2023
Politics The U.S. Supreme Court is losing the trust of WA voters, poll says Along with court reform, Crosscut/Elway Poll respondents voiced their stance on affirmative action and transgender participation in school sports. by Mai Hoang / April 26, 2023
News Spokane's Camp Hope is closing soon. Where will its residents go? A court ruling requires the city, WSDOT and service providers to work together to find an answer, but they differ on how to move forward. by Mai Hoang / March 28, 2023 / Updated at 9:30 a.m. March 30
Politics Seguir la Legislatura de Washington no es fácil para personas que no hablan inglés Servicios de interpretación están disponibles pero son de difícil acceso. Legisladores y defensores quieren cambiar esto. by Mai Hoang / March 20, 2023
Politics Following the WA Legislature isn't easy for non-English speakers Interpreter services are available but difficult to access. Lawmakers and advocates want to change that. by Mai Hoang / March 20, 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