Politics Republicans push for bipartisan commission to redraw WA Latino district Instead of passing the task to a federal court, they are advocating for the Washington State Redistricting Commission to reconvene. by Mai Hoang / October 2, 2023
News Fair weather yields fruitful 2023 apple harvests in Washington After a cold and snowy 2022, projections anticipate this year’s crop will be over 134 million 40-pound boxes. by Mai Hoang / October 27, 2023
Politics Mayoral candidates Brown, Woodward imagine different Spokanes Both women like dogs, but don’t agree on much more. A Sept. 28 debate exposed rifts on homelessness, state assistance and public safety. by Mai Hoang / October 9, 2023
Politics Despite industry pushback, WA farmworkers will keep overtime pay Since Jan. 1, agriculture has a 40-hour work week. But the system drew concerns from some growers over labor costs — and has workers split, too. by Mai Hoang / February 6, 2024
Politics Lisa Brown leads incumbent Nadine Woodward in Spokane mayoral race The election generated nearly $2M in donations as Woodward looks to win a second term, a feat only done twice in the past four decades. by Mai Hoang / November 7, 2023 / Updated 5:05 p.m., Nov. 10
Politics The Spokesman-Review calls Spokane mayoral race for Lisa Brown Brown has a nearly 2,800-vote lead over incumbent Nadine Woodward, with just under 8,000 ballots left to count. by Mai Hoang / November 10, 2023
Investigations WA mobile home communities organize against ‘economic eviction’ Port Orchard-based Hurst & Son LLC bought dozens of parks in recent years. Now residents say the company is raising rents and cutting services. by Farah Eltohamy & Mai Hoang / August 30, 2023
News Seattle-area Jews, Muslims fear increased violence as war breaks Law enforcement say they’re prepared to provide security for both groups, including at demonstrations and rallies, following the Israel-Hamas conflict. by Mai Hoang / October 13, 2023
News WA rental increases cooling, but an affordability crisis remains Advocates say that rent stabilization is the key to relief, but efforts to do so died in the 2023 legislative session. by Mai Hoang / December 26, 2023
Opinion The Kobe Bryant I knew A former NBA writer reflects on the Black Mamba's greatness, days after his tragic death. by Glenn Nelson / January 28, 2020