Politics PNW voter education efforts aim to combat election fraud claims New campaigns in Washington and other states hope to shore up public trust ahead of the November midterms. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / October 12, 2022
Politics Washington and Oregon may regulate the wild West of crypto mining Environmental policies would affect bitcoin operations in the Northwest, which have seen a swell of interest driven by cheap hydropower. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / January 31, 2023
Politics What happened after the Jan. 6 confrontation in Olympia? Since the 2021 attack on the capitol campus, security has increased, two people have faced prosecution and reporters continue to feel the shock. by Andrew Engelson / January 6, 2023 / Updated at 5 p.m. on Jan. 13
Equity Study reveals internet access inequities in Seattle and Portland CenturyLink offers some poorer neighborhoods with more residents of color slower internet for higher prices, an analysis found. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / January 4, 2023
News WA Supreme Court to rule on Value Village lawsuit after 5 years The attorney general’s office argued that the for-profit thrift store deceived customers by misrepresenting its charitable support. by Andrew Engelson / December 13, 2022
Equity A decade after 'I do,' we revisit WA's first legally wed gay couples With the U.S. House and Senate voting to protect same-sex marriages, those involved in King County’s early celebrations remember the historic moment. by Andrew Engelson / December 6, 2022 / Updated on Dec. 8 at 1:30 p.m.
News Rural WA agencies seek federal support to fortify against cyberattacks With limited IT resources, smaller public agencies in the state are among recent targets for ransomware attacks. by Andrew Engelson / March 14, 2022 / Updated at 1:30 p.m. on March 16
News ‘A lack of care’: Monkeypox response echoes homophobia of past crises Burdened with slow federal action, King County health officials are scrambling to get a limited supply of vaccines to the estimated 40,000 people who are at risk. by Andrew Engelson / August 30, 2022 / Updated Nov. 28 at 5:30 p.m.
News PNW schools scramble to find staff before the start of classes Districts report worker shortages from bus drivers to special education teachers. They're hiring less experienced candidates to fill the gaps. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / August 29, 2022
Environment How wildfires are impacting outdoor recreation in Washington Driven by climate change, more frequent blazes may change the way we hike, ski and camp. by Andrew Engelson / August 24, 2023