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Donate to Support Cascade PBS journalists after online newsroom axed, organized by Isabella Breda On Monday, Sept. 22, Cascade PBS announced that it would be s… Isabella Breda needs your support for Support Cascade PBS journalists after online newsroom axed

It’s difficult to find the words to express how our unit is feeling right now, but we’ll take a stab at it: shocked, disappointed, angry, gutted. @cascadepbs.bsky.social’s choice to eliminate long-form written reporting is a massive loss for our community in a critical moment. tinyurl.com/LayoffFund

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We did it!!! Yesterday the unit voted unanimously to ratify a new contract that will immediately secure hardworking journalists at @cascadepbs.bsky.social an average raise of 6.76% and an average 18.3% wage increase over the course of the four-year contract.

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Why does Seattle weather hate weekends?

What's next for Seattle’s social housing after big tax win? In a 63% landslide, Seattleites voted to create a new “excess compensation” tax. Now it’s time for the city’s Social Housing Developer to get to work.

Now that #Seattle voters have approved a new tax to fund affordable, publicly owned housing— what comes next? @jcohenwrites.bsky.social and @cascadepbsnewsroom.bsky.social break down the road ahead for social housing.

www.cascadepbs.org/politics/202...

A Cascade PBS Union logo with “Ready to Strike.”

📢 BREAKING: Our unit has officially delivered a strike pledge to @cascadepbsnewsroom.bsky.social leadership in response to their most recent unfair proposal.

After 8 months of stalled bargaining, they’re still refusing fair wages and benefits. We’re not backing down.

Both of my newsrooms are hiring reporters! Apply asap!

@cascadepbsnewsroom.bsky.social is looking for a reporter to cover state government in Olympia

@knkx.bsky.social is looking for a general assignment reporter in Seattle

New Latino majority voter district in Central Washington stays red Republicans picked up wins in the 14th District after a redrawn map was approved this year, but results offer hope for Democrats for future elections.

How the legal fight over WA’s 14th Legislative District played out in the 2024 elections. Story by @maiphoang.bsky.social @cascadepbsnewsroom.bsky.social www.cascadepbs.org/politics/202...

YouTube video by Cascade PBS Priced Out: Fear and resistance in mobile parks | Cascade PBS

Watch our new 28-minute investigative documentary, Priced Out, about how the ownership group Hurst & Son LLC has spent millions to buy up dozens of mobile home communities across WA since the pandemic, often raising rental rates and imposing strict new policies. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmG8...

The Washington state Legislature is more diverse than ever “All that living experience is now in Olympia, and that’s something we don’t typically see in an elected position,” said Rep. Julio Cortes.

“All that living experience is now in Olympia, and that’s something we don’t typically see in an elected position,” one lawmaker told @cascadepbsnewsroom.bsky.social. www.cascadepbs.org/politics/202...

Priced Out: Fear and resistance in WA mobile home parks The Cascade PBS documentary explores how one ownership group has bought up communities statewide and raised rents, straining low-income residents.

Now, for the fun part — our reporting!

The new Cascade PBS documentary "Priced Out: Fear and resistance in WA mobile home parks" explores how one ownership group has bought up communities statewide and raised rents, straining low-income residents.

Watch here or stream on the Cascade PBS app.

Not that I was terribly active at the *other* place, but I'll try to be more active here y'all. 👋 Hello.

WA voter turnout dropped for all ages — especially young people Participation for Washingtonians 18-24 dropped 8.5 points from the 2020 election, but improved compared to 2016.

“I think a lot of people expected those people who showed up during 2020 to keep showing up, and it looks like that just didn’t happen,” one analyst told @cascadepbsnewsroom.bsky.social www.cascadepbs.org/politics/202...

Election Day: WA voters anxious but hopeful at the ballot box Reproductive choice, LGBTQ+ rights, the economy, housing and homelessness are all at the top of Washingtonians’ to-do lists for the next president.

“I’m feeling cautiously optimistic,” one voter told Cascade PBS. “I’m trying to prepare for the worst and hope for the best.” www.cascadepbs.org/politics/202...

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