Culture The lore behind Washington’s spookiest historic haunts From Port Townsend to Pioneer Square, visit supernatural hotels frequented by ghost hunters from across the country this Halloween. by Francesca Lyman / October 20, 2023
News WA Supreme Court to hear fraud case concerning Value Village The state says the for-profit thrift store chain wrapped itself in ‘a charitable veneer’ and violated consumer protection laws. The company says it’s done nothing wrong. by Francesca Lyman InvestigateWest / April 20, 2022
News Value Village claims First Amendment right in Washington lawsuit The attorney general has surveyed 400 customers to bolster claims that the Bellevue-based thrift chain is misleading donors and consumers. by Francesca Lyman Investigate West / January 17, 2019 / Updated Jan. 18 at 5:50 p.m.
Culture Booming Bothell says goodbye to quaint Country Village After 40 years, the iconic mix of shops will soon be razed for townhomes. by Francesca Lyman / April 3, 2019
News Value Village rebuked by judge for deceiving consumers The chain had been sued by the Washington state Attorney General for deliberately confusing shoppers. by Francesca Lyman Investigate West / November 8, 2019
Fiddler on the Roof: Can tradition balance turbulence? Village Theatre's production of Fiddler on the Roof by Francesca Lyman / December 17, 2012
Culture Musical revival captures Twain, Americana, U.S. racial history Huck (Randy Scholz) and, right, Jim (Rodney Hicks) in Village Theatre's "Big River." by Francesca Lyman / November 15, 2012
Culture 'Zero net energy' homes: an experiment in Issaquah An artist's drawing of the proposed zHome townhouses in Issaquah, Wash. (Howland Housing) by Francesca Lyman / October 7, 2008
Politics Trained in Seattle, a doctor brings new life to his homeland Dr. Nixon Niyonzima at the Uganda Cancer Institute. The new outpatient clinic and research center is seen in the background. by Amelia Havanec / July 15, 2015
Tech Following setbacks, municipal broadband supporters continue urging action by Amelia Havanec / June 21, 2015