Robin Washington

Star Tribune

Washington: As a Republican candidate's plane goes down, conspiracy theories take off

By: Robin Washington

There's no evidence that what happened to Tom Tiffany's plane was anything but an accident. But that hasn't stopped wild speculation blaming both political parties.

Wisconsin Public Radio

Volunteers help scoop out bugs to assess quality of Lake Superior watershed

By: Robin Washington

Another effort is being run out of Ashland by the Superior Rivers Watershed Association , which recruits citizen scientists to help biologists identify macroinvertebrates — or, unscientifically, bugs — in the tributaries to the lake.

Wisconsin Public Radio

‘Good fire' comes to life in Ojibwe picture book set on Wisconsin Point

By: Robin Washington

'Ishkode: A Story of Fire' weaves Ojibwe language, cultural knowledge and richly detailed illustrations into a story for readers of all ages, following last year's return of the prescribed burn

Wisconsin Public Radio

Oceans advocate Alexandra Cousteau champions ‘our lucky moment' for Lake Superior

By: Robin Washington

Ahead of her Oct. 6 talk at UW-Superior, the granddaughter of Jacques Cousteau says there's hope for the world's waters

Wisconsin Public Radio

Hmong New Year celebrates tradition — and 50 years in the Chippewa Valley

By: Robin Washington

Organizers reflect on a community that endured war and persecution to survive — and even thrive — in Eau Claire

Star Tribune

Washington: Light rail is safer, but another Green Line passenger pays the ultimate price

By: Robin Washington

Although cameras are everywhere, no image of the killer aboard a light-rail train was immediately released.

Wisconsin Public Radio

Democrat Charly Ray seeks open northwest Wisconsin Senate seat with focus on schools, healthcare

By: Robin Washington

A vacancy has emerged for Wisconsin's 25th District Senate seat after incumbent Republican state Sen. Romaine Quinn was drawn into the neighboring 23rd District under new legislative maps.

Wisconsin Public Radio

Former GOP lawmaker Erik Severson seeks open state Senate seat with pledge to tackle property taxes

By: Robin Washington

The emergency room physician wants to lower taxes, ease regulations on businesses and leave decisions on AI data centers to local governments

Wisconsin Public Radio

Democrat Angela Stroud focuses on state school funding for property tax relief in Assembly race

By: Robin Washington

The 73rd District incumbent also backs marijuana legalization, AI data center regulations and increased funding for public defenders.

Wisconsin Public Radio

Republican Frank Kostka cites tax relief as top priority in Assembly rematch

By: Robin Washington

“The biggest priority (facing the Legislature) is high taxes. There were bills that should have addressed some of that, but they either were voted down or vetoed,” he said.