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Donna Blankinship

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News editor @cascadePBSnews (Crosscut). Formerly at The Seattle Times, The Associated Press. Dog mom, Human mom. [email protected]

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NEW: Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz fired by Mayor Harrell. After his demotion in May, an investigation found that Diaz had hired a romantic partner for a role he supervised and lied to keep it secret. (by Josh Cohen Cascade PBS Newsroom) cascadepbs.org/politics/2024/…

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Why Seattle’s CID neighborhood shifted toward Trump. Though Harris still won the Chinatown-International District, homelessness, crime and immigration played a factor in the rightward turn. (By Jadenne Radoc Cabahug Cascade PBS Newsroom @CascadePBS) cascadepbs.org/politics/2024/…

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2024: Photos of the year: Yakima Valley hop farms, Ukrainian refugees and fishermen stranded on ships — Cascade PBS's photo editor reflects on the year through images. (By Genna Martin Cascade PBS Newsroom @cascadePBS) cascadepbs.org/news/2024/12/2…

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NEW: Mayor Harrell picks Wisconsin chief Shon Barnes to lead Seattle PD. The Madison chief says his goal in Washington's largest city would be to work on community-police relations. (By Josh Cohen Cascade PBS Newsroom @CascadePBS) cascadepbs.org/news/2024/12/m…

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WA lawmakers fight to keep public records hidden — on your dime. How much has the Legislature paid private attorneys to defend against lawsuits over its use of “legislative privilege”? (By Shauna Sowersby Cascade PBS Newsroom @CascadePBS) cascadepbs.org/politics/2024/…

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The holidays can be a joyous but also difficult time. REMINDER: HELP IS AVAILABLE. ☎️ Call 988 if you need mental health support or just someone to talk to. Trained professionals will take your call for FREE, and no crisis is too small. Sending ❤️ this holiday season

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Remembering President Jimmy Carter’s connection to this Washington. The 39th president, who died Sunday, visited Washington both before and after he lived in the White House. (by Josh Cohen Cascade PBS Newsroom @CascadePBS ) cascadepbs.org/news/2024/12/r…

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Six WA cities pass anti-homeless laws after Grants Pass decision. The U.S. Supreme Court ruling this June opened the door to criminalizing homelessness, and cities have threatened fines and jail time in response. (by Josh Cohen Cascade PBS Newsroom) cascadepbs.org/news/2024/12/s…

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Civics for Adults: Why political candidates are allowed to lie and make promises they can’t keep and how you can avoid being duped. open.substack.com/pub/dgblankins…

Civics for Adults: Why political candidates are allowed to lie and make promises they can’t keep and how you can avoid being duped. open.substack.com/pub/dgblankins…
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Poll: WA voters want 2025 Legislature to focus on their pocketbooks. For the fourth year in a row, residents said the economy was their top issue for the upcoming session, according to the newest Cascade PBS/Elway Poll. (By Josh Cohen Cascade PBS Newsroom) cascadepbs.org/politics/2025/…

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Majority of voters have a negative outlook on Washington’s future. Across political lines, Cascade PBS/Elway Poll respondents feel pessimistic about the state, citing the tax system, budget shortfall and housing costs. (By Mai P. Hoang (Also at: maiphoang.bsky.social) Cascade PBS Newsroom) cascadepbs.org/politics/2025/…

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New Latino majority voter district in Central Washington stays red. How the story of redistricting plays out in the 2024 election. (Interesting analysis by Mai P. Hoang (Also at: maiphoang.bsky.social) Cascade PBS Newsroom @CascadePBS) cascadepbs.org/politics/2025/…

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WATCH: Bob Ferguson will be sworn in later today as Washington’s 24th Governor. He talks to Paris Jackson about the challenges and opportunities of the next 4 years, including the budget, public safety, housing and environment. Cascade PBS Newsroom @CascadePBS cascadepbs.org/politics/2025/…

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Don’t be confused by the rhetoric. The data shows immigration and crime are not connected. #civicsforadults open.substack.com/pub/dgblankins…

Don’t be confused by the rhetoric. The data shows immigration and crime are not connected. #civicsforadults open.substack.com/pub/dgblankins…
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“Fun” facts about Inauguration Day, including the weather, the calendar and certain dark historical notes. #civicsforadults open.substack.com/pub/dgblankins…

“Fun” facts about Inauguration Day, including the weather, the calendar and certain dark historical notes. #civicsforadults open.substack.com/pub/dgblankins…
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Your citizen’s toolkit for taking political action. Stop shouting into the void and do something to make a difference. open.substack.com/pub/dgblankins…

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Constitutional law for beginners: What is the foreign emoluments clause and why should you care? #civicsforadults #usgovernment #constitution open.substack.com/pub/dgblankins…

Constitutional law for beginners: What is the foreign emoluments clause and why should you care? #civicsforadults #usgovernment #constitution

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Now use that same energy to engage in our democracy. Tell your congressional and legislative reps what you want them to do. Make sure you’re registered to vote. Make sure your friends and family members are too. Share your opinions on what’s happening in our government. #civics