Environment The dream of high speed rail in the PNW may finally be on the horizon Rail advocates argue new lines will grow the economy, shrink mobility inequalities and help decarbonize the region. by Lizz Giordano / November 18, 2021
News Why so many Seattle sidewalks are in bad shape Tens of thousands of height irregularities and obstructions plague our sidewalk system. Who's responsible for fixing these problems? by Lizz Giordano / November 16, 2021
Investigations 'Community navigators' bridge the healthcare gap for BIPOC groups In King County, public health ambassadors with cultural connections help break down patient/provider barriers. by Lizz Giordano / February 9, 2023
Investigations WA has 530 bridges in 'poor' condition — and limited repair money Even with $605 million in federal aid, the state can't catch up with its growing maintenance backlog. by Lizz Giordano / January 18, 2023
Equity Disability rights vs. snowy sidewalks: Seattle's annual conversation Sidewalk accessibility is a year-round problem for people with mobility issues — but snow and ice pose their own slew of difficulties. by Lizz Giordano / December 23, 2022
Equity Lummi Nation prioritizes tradition in new food assistance program Members of the nation in northwest WA now have more control over how culturally important foods — like locally caught salmon — are distributed. by Lizz Giordano InvestigateWest / December 14, 2022
Politics No increased WA gas tax in 'unprecedented' $16.8B transportation budget As vehicles change and with more available money, lawmakers look for other ways to fund transportation improvements. by Lizz Giordano / March 3, 2022
News WA transit agencies say federal relief funds were distributed unfairly The federal government sent $2 billion to help keep regional transit alive. But the debate over how to spend that money is contentious. by Lizz Giordano / February 15, 2022
News Are WA traffic cameras reducing dangerous driving or making it worse? Here's what an analysis of citation data across three cities shows. by Lizz Giordano / January 31, 2022
News New rules put Puget Sound's urban trees in private hands Because the majority of the region's trees are in residential neighborhoods, responsibility for maintaining canopy coverage is shifting to homeowners. by Lizz Giordano / August 31, 2022