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How WA deals with the quiet, widespread crime of wage theft
This week, you’ll meet people affected by the hard-to-track crime, and we talk to the Attorney General and a local lawyer trying to help
Lizz Giordano
Lizz Giordano is Cascade PBS's investigative labor reporter focusing on workplace safety, labor organizing and worker rights. lizzgiordano@cascadepbs.org
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How Trump's immigration agenda is impacting Washington state
This week, we talk to an immigration attorney, a county sheriff and people organizing to respond to ICE enforcement.
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The Newsfeed: 2026 Washington state legislative session preview
Lawmakers must contend with a $2.3 billion budget deficit this year, and may have to consider tapping into various reserve funds to fill the gap.
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The Newsfeed: Why WA voters swung left in the November election
One local political analyst thinks affordability issues and frustration with the federal agenda on immigration and LGBTQ+ rights powered a progressive wave.
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The Newsfeed: Seattle VA whistleblower fired, plans appeal
Douglas Galuszka claims he was fired for publicly alleging mold, leaks and other issues at a now-closed South Seattle Veterans Affairs building.