Politics U.S. Rep. Newhouse has a race on his hands in Central WA Democrat Doug White is first in line to take the second slot on the fall ballot in Washington’s 4th Congressional District. by Mai Hoang / August 2, 2022
News Supreme Court ruling opens door to limit LGBTQ+ civil rights Christian web designer case was a test to see whether free speech outweighs anti-discrimination laws. by Mai Hoang / August 23, 2023
News Two Yakima orchards settle years-long lawsuit with Washington AG After an investigation found that hundreds of workers at G&G Orchards and RC Orchards LLC were not paid properly, they will receive $500,000 in back wages. by Mai Hoang / July 14, 2023
Politics U.S. Rep. Newhouse faces fallout from voting to impeach Trump Several Republican challengers in central WA's 4th Congressional District look to gain the support of voters who are angry with Newhouse. by Mai Hoang / July 18, 2022
Equity WA agriculture workers look to retain momentum of pandemic strikes A new Yakima office aims to give workers and immigrants a place to gather, share information and organize. by Mai Hoang / July 7, 2022
Inside Crosscut Why we're covering the return of WA state tourism As visitors flock back to Washington, Crosscut is exploring the reasoning and potential impacts of state tourism recovery efforts. by Mai Hoang / July 5, 2022
Growth Can rural WA make tourism sustainable? A new state initiative aims to help rural areas develop their tourism programs, while addressing both potential profits and pitfalls. by Mai Hoang / June 30, 2022
News Washington's efforts to rebrand as a tourist destination Armed with a $9 million budget, the state is eager to respond to pent-up travel demand nationwide. by Mai Hoang / June 29, 2022
News Corkscrews to cans: WA wineries adapt to sustainable packaging More regional wineries are forgoing the tradition of heavy glass bottles to reduce waste and sidestep supply chain issues. by Mai Hoang / May 17, 2022
Environment How your favorite IPA is contributing to climate change A new report from a Yakima-based trade group is the first step toward a more environmentally sustainable hop industry. by Mai Hoang / April 22, 2022