Politics
Latino voters file lawsuit over Washington redistricting plan
A coalition of Yakima Valley voters says the redrawn 15th Legislative District dilutes Latino voter strength by excluding key Latino communities.
Mai Hoang
Mai Hoang is the Central/Eastern Washington reporter for Cascade PBS, where she seeks to provide a broader perspective on what is happening east of the Cascades and the region's relationship
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The Sawant recall election is relatively small but its audience is huge
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Yakima Valley plastics industry is seeking to replace ... plastics
Consumers want, and governments demand, less of the non-biodegradable substance. These manufacturers are looking for alternatives.
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