Politics
A 2014 Yakima case sparked a push in WA for voting rights reform
Though the historic ruling on City Council elections empowered Latino voters and paved the way for future reforms, barriers persist.
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Seattle opened 1,750 subsidized, affordable apartments in 2023
The Office of Housing made some progress on development last year, but faces new challenges from high construction costs and interest rates.
Environment
Washington farmers want their promised carbon-pricing exemptions
Small family farms struggling to navigate cap-and-invest regulations say the Department of Ecology hasn’t done enough outreach or education.
Politics
Under God: How Christianity permeates Yakima city politics
A new conservative majority’s decision to reject a Pride Month proclamation is one example of the increasing influence of evangelical ideals in Central WA.
Politics
Could a WA attorney general and governor work across the aisle?
Democrat Bob Ferguson, the gubernatorial front-runner, could end up with a Republican AG, Pete Serrano. Past state leaders share how it could work.