The future of WA transportation hinges on carbon pricing debate Top legislators want to put a price on carbon to raise money for transportation projects. But with time running out, they can’t agree on the details. by Melissa Santos / April 16, 2021
Politics Inside Washington’s $328M push to prevent disastrous wildfires The state Legislature is considering a massive investment to step up firefighting, improve forests and secure communities near the fire lines. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / April 16, 2021
News Centralia pot lab may be the first in WA to lose its certification State officials are investigating suspicious test results, with a focus on the lab’s numbers measuring the potency of marijuana. by John Stang / April 15, 2021 / Updated at 5 p.m. on April 16
News Seattle Asian community answers hate with love and support A year into the pandemic, local Asian activists work to protect and help community members fearing for safety and facing economic strain. by Hannah Krieg / April 13, 2021
Politics Grocery workers accuse QFC of closing stores as union retaliation The company blames increased labor costs from Seattle’s hazard pay ordinance for forcing the closure of two stores. by Peter Johnson / April 12, 2021
Politics WA lawmakers look to keep families together in foster care reform The legislation emerged from meetings of parents, agencies, advocates and others seeking to turn ‘foster care on its head.’ by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / April 9, 2021
Politics Washington state poised to ban guns at protests, Capitol grounds Despite opposition from Republicans and gun-rights activists, lawmakers in Olympia are working to deter ad hoc ‘patrols’ and armed protests. by Levi Pulkkinen & Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / April 9, 2021
News Nearly 200 cops with credibility issues still working in Washington state A Crosscut investigation found at least 183 police officers flagged for issues such as dishonesty, bias and excessive force remain in law enforcement. by Melissa Santos / April 8, 2021
News How fired cops win their jobs back: arbitration In Washington state and around the nation, some cops fired for dishonesty or misconduct remain on the beat because private arbitrators gave them their jobs back. by Melissa Santos / April 8, 2021
News Getting the story: How we investigated cops' credibility problems Nine months of reporting and more than 100 records requests formed the basis of our look at police officers placed on so-called ‘Brady’ lists. by Melissa Santos / April 8, 2021
News Seattle voters will weigh in on ‘defund the police’ with 2021 elections This year’s mayoral and city council races will be voters’ first referendum on policing in Seattle. by David Kroman / April 7, 2021
Politics WA pushes beyond clearing sexual assault evidence kits Legislation pushed by advocates, officials and survivors would require trauma-informed training for police officers, further support survivors. by Hannah Krieg / April 5, 2021 / Updated at 9:30 a.m. on April 5
News Tensions build as Seattle seeks to resume parking enforcement The city has not enforced its 72-hour parking limit for the past year. Resumption has some worried about the fate of people living in RVs. by David Kroman / April 2, 2021
Politics Strong environmental justice mandates stripped out of HEAL Act The environmental proposal in the state Legislature was designed to protect communities of color, but will it make a difference? by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / April 2, 2021
News WA Supreme Court says recall petition against Sawant can proceed Opponents of Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant have 180 days to put a recall vote on the ballot. by David Kroman / April 1, 2021 / Updated Apr. 1 at 8:45 a.m.
News WA leads on addressing COVID risk in multigenerational homes A Center for Public Integrity analysis shows 18% live in multigenerational households in the U.S., increasing vulnerability to the virus. by April Simpson & Susan Ferriss & Taylor Johnston & Pratheek Rebala Center for Public Integrity / April 1, 2021 / Updated at 5:15 p.m. on April 1