Politics
Seattle mayor candidates debate old, new approaches to policing
In a televised debate focused on public safety, Bruce Harrell pressed for more officers while Lorena González touted alternatives to traditional policing.
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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WA apple growers bank on new varieties to boost consumption
Honeycrisp showed that consumers can get excited about different varieties. Growers hope Cosmic Crisp and others can replicate that success.
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.
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.
Inside Cascade PBS
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.