Investigations WA intercepts millions in child support for low-income families In 2022, the state took over $40 million meant for impoverished children. A bipartisan bill could redirect a portion of future payments to families. by Brandon Block / January 25, 2024
Investigations WA health officials throw away millions of pandemic supplies Masks, gowns, gloves and more: States are culling their expired stockpiles, but medical experts say the waste shows a system unprepared for disasters. by Brandon Block / February 23, 2024
Politics How FDR enacted his 'public option' Farmers didn't seem worth helping out with electricity by Bob Simmons / September 8, 2009
Politics A popular Oregon governor hopes for an encore John Kitzhaber: back in the governor game by Floyd McKay / September 3, 2009
Environment A tough new effort to preserve Skagit Valley farmland The Skagit River Delta by Bob Simmons / September 1, 2009
NOAA's move to Newport hits a legal snag NOAA ships at their Seattle base by Bob Simmons / August 27, 2009
Culture Serene stone sculpture from a violent country Sculptors Patrick Sephani and Passmore Mupindiko by Floyd McKay / August 23, 2009
Politics Why Bellingham lost the NOAA competition A NOAA deep-ocean explorer, the Mt. Mitchell by Bob Simmons / August 20, 2009
Politics Alaska's loose harpoon still distorts the health care debate (State of Alaska) by Bob Simmons / August 14, 2009
Politics Portland Cong. Earl Blumenauer 'stunned' by reaction to his end-of-life-counseling provision Portland Congressman Earl Blumenauer, with trademark bow tie by Floyd McKay / August 13, 2009