Culture Studying for the citizenship test one stitch at a time Civics knowledge can be surprisingly difficult for Americans and immigrants alike. Earlier this month, a group of about 15 strangers challenged themselves to answer questions about U.S. history and... by Karen Ducey / April 6, 2017
Culture Renovation unearths Seattle Prohibition-era jazz club art Murals that date back to Seattle's Prohibition Era jazz scene have been unearthed inside a stairwell at the old Louisa Hotel. by Karen Ducey / February 26, 2018
Investigations 'The whole thing is broken': Temp staffing costs strain WA hospitals Amid a retention crisis, rural hospitals turned to pricey travel-nurse agencies with little oversight or transparency. Now they need a way forward. by Joy Borkholder / January 13, 2023
News Kirkland hospital uses COVID aid to trigger $1.9M in admin bonuses In a legal gray area, EvergreenHealth commissioners approved including pandemic relief funds in the hospital's financial performance. by Joy Borkholder / November 22, 2022
News WA wants to secure housing for youth exiting state care The state has renewed efforts to keep kids released from foster care and detention centers from becoming homeless. by Joy Borkholder Youth Today / August 22, 2022
News Pandemic relief funds may mask budget crises at rural WA hospitals Federal recovery dollars 'saved' some critical access hospitals — but many small facilities still struggle with staffing and rising costs. by Joy Borkholder / July 6, 2022
Opinion Notes on traveling by train during a pandemic Sooner or later, we’re all going to have to ask: What am I willing to risk to see my loved ones right now? For me, it was Amtrak. by Mohammed Kloub / July 27, 2020 / Updated at 3:20 p.m. 7/27/20
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? You pick, we answer Vote by Tuesday, July 7, for which coronavirus question you want to see answered in next week's column. by Mohammed Kloub / July 2, 2020