Politics In Eastern WA, vaccine messaging matters for political candidates When it comes to talking about the pandemic on the campaign trail, style matters just as much as substance. by Mai Hoang / October 13, 2021
Inside Crosscut Our new Eastern WA reporter wants to lift the Cascade Curtain Crosscut reporter Mai Hoang says there's more to learn about the region beyond the cursory descriptions of dry, red and rural. by Mai Hoang / October 12, 2021
Environment Hop growers balance demands of craft beers with climate concerns As breweries work toward carbon neutral beers and facilities, hop industry looks to align with that commitment. by Mai Hoang / October 13, 2021
News PNW hiking and camping upended as wildfires force tough choices With firefighting resources strained and burning harder to contain, many face last-minute changes or cancellations to outdoor adventures. by Mai Hoang / September 6, 2021
News NW cherry crop this year may be the smallest in nearly a decade The cherry-growing season was hit by a cold, wet spring, meaning that boxes will hit stores later — and likely be pricier — than in previous years. by Mai Hoang / June 15, 2022
News Big-time Spokane events return after pandemic pause Hoopfest and Bloomsday put Spokane on the map. After two years of cancellations and virtual events, the city is again the place to be for hoopsters and runners statewide. by Mai Hoang / May 25, 2022
News A year into Biden's term, WA immigrants stay mired in uncertainty With immigration policy going nowhere, advocates and immigrants seize new ways to make progress. by Mai Hoang / January 19, 2022
News Seattle group brings Krampus to Leavenworth holiday celebration Bad children beware. Krampus Seattle started out in haunted houses and was invited this year to join the holiday revelry in WA's Bavarian-themed town. by Mai Hoang / December 20, 2021
News WA prepares against invasive rose- and hop-eating beetle Officials are investing millions to trap, quarantine and eradicate the bugs in Yakima Valley, which are capable of devouring over 300 types of plants. by Mai Hoang / April 1, 2022 / Updated 6:00 p.m. April 11
News Central WA shopping center defies 'malls-are-dying' narrative The Valley Mall in Union Gap is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Here's its secret to success. by Mai Hoang / March 23, 2022