Arts Oct 16 Russian artist opposed to Putin’s war in Ukraine finds refuge in Oregon The ongoing war in Ukraine has impacted tens of millions of people, including Russians who have Ukrainian relatives. A Russian artist's life took a dramatic turn after the war broke out in 2022. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports for our…
Arts Aug 13 Arts center at former military fort celebrates half-century of inspiring creativity A former military base on the shores of Puget Sound is home to artists who have come together for the past 50 years to celebrate their craft and learn together. Special correspondent Cat Wise paid a visit for our arts…
Arts Jun 14 ‘Sensing Sasquatch’ art exhibition offers new way of thinking about the mythical creature The legend of Bigfoot has captured the public's imagination for decades since news of purported sightings began spreading around the country. But a recently opened art exhibition in Oregon offers a new way of thinking about the mythical creature also…
Arts Jan 17 Artist reflects on the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest with a knife and paper Paper cutting is an art form that possibly dates back to the invention of paper itself in China around 2,000 years ago. Since then, many cultures have developed their own unique styles. Special correspondent Cat Wise visited an artist whose…
Arts Dec 27 Immersive exhibitions are changing the way people consume art In recent years, immersive art exhibitions that place viewers amid the art have been a hot ticket. Popular ones featuring works from artists like van Gogh and Monet travel from city to city. But there are a growing number of…
Nation Nov 06 Formerly incarcerated lawmaker reflects on breaking down barriers after prison Tarra Simmons is the first formerly incarcerated state legislator in Washington state. As part of our “Searching for Justice” series, special correspondent Cat Wise reports on how she went from teen mother to felon to lawyer, and now a state…
Nation Sep 20 Occupational licensing hurts job prospects for people with criminal records Being employed has proven to reduce the chances that people who have recently left prison will reoffend. But for many, jobs that require a state license or certificate can be difficult or even impossible to obtain, even as dozens of…
Nation Aug 01 How opioid settlement money led to a legal battle in Ohio In Ohio, a state with one of the highest overdose death rates in the nation, a private foundation has been set up to distribute opioid settlement funds over several years. But as special correspondent Cat Wise and producer Mike Fritz…
Nation Jul 31 As opioid settlement money starts to flow in, states debate how best to use it More than $50 billion in settlement funds from pharmaceutical companies that made and sold opioid painkillers will be paid out over the next 18 years to state and local governments across the country. But the debate around how this money…
Arts Mar 24 How a couple in rural Indiana uses art to combat consumerism and waste A husband and wife duo are raising awareness about consumerism through their art — and making a living in the process. Special correspondent Cat Wise traveled to rural Indiana to meet them and see their art farm.