What’s next for the two WA Republicans who voted to impeach Trump? by Melissa Santos / January 19, 2021
Mossback's Northwest: The bootleg sake of Prohibition-era Seattle by Knute Berger & Stephen Hegg / January 15, 2021
The top stories readers helped us tell in 2020 Some of the most important stories we published this year were the ones you asked us to tell. by Mohammed Kloub / December 24, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? Holiday shaming in a pandemic A reader asks: How do I nicely tell friends to stay home for the holidays? by Ted Alvarez / December 14, 2020
News What you need to know about COVID-19 rules in Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee has extended the current restrictions through Jan. 4, including shutting down indoor dining and social gatherings. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / October 26, 2020 / Updated Dec. 8, at 10:30 a.m.
Focus: Smoky Skies, Altered Lives As wildfires break records, firefighters face growing health risks Emerging scientific evidence shows they may be at risk of respiratory and heart illness, and maybe even cancer. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 28, 2020
Focus: Smoky Skies, Altered Lives Mental health support can't keep up with wildfires or hurricanes As climate change drives more and more disasters, mental health support is in greater need than ever. America is not ready. by Dean Russell & Jamie Smith Hopkins & Molly Taft & Sally Deneen Columbia Journalism Investigations, Center for Public Integrity and InvestigateWest / September 23, 2020
Focus: Smoky Skies, Altered Lives How British Columbia protects its people from wildfire smoke The Canadian province is well ahead of Washington and Oregon in protecting people’s health from wildfires. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 22, 2020
Focus: Smoky Skies, Altered Lives Wildfire smoke’s health impacts have only just begun A growing body of evidence shows smoke sickens and can even kill. Is the government doing enough to protect residents? by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 21, 2020
Politics Mayor Durkan talks Seattle police, protests, homelessness and more Mayor Durkan said reimagining public safety is just one part of a bigger evolution the city must make to combat inequities. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / September 17, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? How we will know it's over A reader wants to know how The End will end. by Ted Alvarez / September 10, 2020
Politics How to vote in Washington: Everything you need to know for 2020 We've added answers to more reader questions, from security envelopes to drop boxes to tracking your ballot. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / September 8, 2020 / Updated Oct. 19, 2020 at noon
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? Is it safe to eat out now? A reader has reservations about eating out at restaurants during a pandemic. by Ted Alvarez / September 3, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? Skills for a never-ending pandemic A reader asks: What kind of survival skills are most useful in a pandemic? by Ted Alvarez / August 27, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? Runners, masks and virus risk A reader asks: Why don’t more runners and cyclists wear masks? Should they? by Ted Alvarez / August 20, 2020
Politics Security and ballot drop boxes: How it works in WA Serial numbers, seals, logs and GPS tracking are some of the tools used to protect the ballots placed in drop boxes each election cycle. by Melissa Santos / August 19, 2020 / Updated 12:26 a.m. Aug. 26
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? How to give Washington a helping hand A reader says: I’m doing well in the pandemic. How can I help others? by Ted Alvarez / August 13, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? Pandemic fatigue and the future A reader asks: How do I cope with *all of this* as the pandemic continues? by Ted Alvarez / August 6, 2020