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“Fun” facts about Inauguration Day, including the weather, the calendar and certain dark historical notes. #civicsforadults

Don’t be confused by the rhetoric. The data shows immigration and crime are not connected. #civicsforadults

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. @CascadePBSNews @CascadePBS

New Latino majority voter district in Central Washington stays red. How the story of redistricting plays out in the 2024 election. (Interesting analysis by @maiphoang @CascadePBSNews @CascadePBS)

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 @maiphoang @CascadePBSNews)

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 @jcohenwrites @CascadePBSNews)

Civics for Adults: Why political candidates are allowed to lie and make promises they can’t keep and how you can avoid being duped.

@mrandystevens @CascadePBSNews @jcohenwrites @maiphoang @photogenna @venicebuhain @jonesdaily Thanks, Andy

I won’t be hanging out at the pickleball court with the other retirees. I plan to focus on a passion project about educating and encouraging non voters to get involved in democracy. To learn more, subscribe to my Substack: Civics for Adults.

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 @jcohenwrites @CascadePBSNews)

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 @jcohenwrites @CascadePBSNews @CascadePBS )

RT @mlbaruchman: The holidays can be a joyous but also difficult time. REMINDER: HELP IS AVAILABLE. ☎️ Call 988 if you need mental health…

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 @CascadePBSNews @CascadePBS)

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 @jcohenwrites @CascadePBSNews @CascadePBS)

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 @photogenna @CascadePBSNews @cascadePBS)

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 @jadennecabahug @CascadePBSNews @CascadePBS)

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 @jcohenwrites @CascadePBSNews)

Gun violence is declining, but King County still has work to do. Incidents have fallen since the pandemic, but youth gun violence is still increasing. (Excellent overview by @jcohenwrites @CascadePBSNews @CascadePBS)