The Stranger

Crosscut Is Merging with KCTS 9, Promises There Will Be No Layoffs

‘Tis the season of major local media shakeups! This morning, Crosscut editor-in-chief Greg Hanscom announced that his nonprofit online publication will be joining with public television station KCTS 9 ...
The Stranger

Facing a “High Rate of Turnover,” Crosscut and KCTS Employees Attempt to Unionize

The editorial staff of Cascade Public Media, which includes both the online newspaper Crosscut and the local PBS affiliate, KCTS 9, want a union. The non-profit is one of the few local media companies ...
The Desk on MSN

Cascade PBS launches Local Public as standalone streaming tech company

Executives say the platform is designed to help local stations maintain their role as community-focused public media ...

Seattle’s Cascade PBS spins out Local Public, a tech platform that builds streaming apps for stations

The goal is to provide local PBS stations nationwide their own branded, station-curated streaming apps — plus tools for fundraising and audience data — as an alternative to a one-size-fits-all ...
Yakima Herald-Republic

Cascade PBS slashes Seattle newsroom, citing federal cuts

Cascade PBS is restructuring its news operation and eliminating almost 20 jobs, the Seattle-based public media organization announced Monday, citing federal budget cuts and eliciting alarm from its ...