Environment
The dream of high speed rail in the PNW may finally be on the horizon
Rail advocates argue new lines will grow the economy, shrink mobility inequalities and help decarbonize the region.
Lizz Giordano
Lizz Giordano is Cascade PBS's investigative reporter, focused on following working conditions, government oversight procedures and labor organizing efforts across Washington state. Before jo
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News
Why so many Seattle sidewalks are in bad shape
Tens of thousands of height irregularities and obstructions plague our sidewalk system. Who's responsible for fixing these problems?
News
Making Seattle safer for walking and cycling is proving difficult
A so-called Vision Zero city, Seattle has a lofty goal of eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries. The city has averaged about 20 deaths a year over the past decade.
News
Will enough Seattle workers return to commuting by bus?
Those who have been working from home during the pandemic have a decision to make, and it will have a profound impact on public transit in the region.
Culture
Maritime workers wonder: Will there be a next generation?
For workers on Seattle's waterfront, the future is unknown and the change is rapid.