News Calls, texts to helplines surge amid COVID-19 Over the course of the stay-at-home order, the federal Disaster Distress Hotline alone has seen calls from Washington state increase sevenfold. by Dean Russell & Jamie Smith Hopkins & Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / April 24, 2020
Politics As time runs out, will lawmakers pass a historic carbon tax this year? The chances of the carbon tax passing are looking better than they ever have. by Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / February 28, 2018
Politics Is the sixth time the charm for Inslee's carbon tax? The 2018 Legislative session is nearing its final two weeks with some key environmental issues still undecided. by Sally Deneen for InvestigateWest / February 20, 2018
Politics 6 environmental issues to watch in Olympia Here's a rundown of key environmental issues expected to be argued and voted on by the end of the legislative session. by Sally Deneen for InvestigateWest / January 16, 2018
Environment The environmental wins and losses in Olympia this year Even with Democrats in charge of the Legislature, environmentalists struggled on climate, clean water and orca protection. by Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / March 16, 2018
Culture Thousands trade four wheels for two during Bike to Work Month Commuters on the Sammamish Bike Trail. (Bill Thorness) by Bill Thorness / May 1, 2008
Politics Obama's climate deal may be as good as it gets for years President Obama addresses a U.N. climate summit in September 2014. by Patrick Mazza / November 18, 2014
Politics Inslee needs to light a fire on climate change Gov. Jay Inslee testifies at a legislative hearing. by Patrick Mazza / May 14, 2014
Politics Inslee's climate effort will face steep odds Can Jay Inslee win a climate package that protects the environment without subjecting his party to charges of killing jobs? by Patrick Mazza / May 13, 2014