Venice Buhain
@venice.bsky.social
Journalist, PNW dweller. Seattle. Associate News Editor at Cascade PBS.
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First ballot drop shows Harrell ahead of Wilson 53% to 46%.
Wilson says it’s within the range of what her team expected, and she’s hopeful they’ll catch up as more ballots are counted.
Wilson says it’s within the range of what her team expected, and she’s hopeful they’ll catch up as more ballots are counted.
November 5, 2025 at 4:50 AM
First ballot drop shows Harrell ahead of Wilson 53% to 46%.
Wilson says it’s within the range of what her team expected, and she’s hopeful they’ll catch up as more ballots are counted.
Wilson says it’s within the range of what her team expected, and she’s hopeful they’ll catch up as more ballots are counted.
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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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September 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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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This contract, which was the product of a tough, drawn out fight, wouldn’t have been possible without the tireless support of our community. To everyone who has shown up for us these past 9 months, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. When we fight together, we win.
May 7, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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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.
May 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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.
Why does Seattle weather hate weekends?
April 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Why does Seattle weather hate weekends?
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...
www.cascadepbs.org/politics/202...
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.
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February 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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...
www.cascadepbs.org/politics/202...
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📢 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.
After 8 months of stalled bargaining, they’re still refusing fair wages and benefits. We’re not backing down.
February 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
📢 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.
After 8 months of stalled bargaining, they’re still refusing fair wages and benefits. We’re not backing down.
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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
@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
January 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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
@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
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...
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.
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January 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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...
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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...
Priced Out: Fear and resistance in mobile parks | Cascade PBS
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November 27, 2024 at 12:19 AM
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...
“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...
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.
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November 26, 2024 at 6:26 PM
“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...
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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.
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.
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.
www.cascadepbs.org
November 18, 2024 at 9:56 PM
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.
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.
November 15, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Not that I was terribly active at the *other* place, but I'll try to be more active here y'all. 👋 Hello.
“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...
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.
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November 15, 2024 at 7:39 PM
“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...
“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...
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.
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November 6, 2024 at 1:47 AM
“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...