Investigations WA intercepts millions in child support for low-income families In 2022, the state took over $40 million meant for impoverished children. A bipartisan bill could redirect a portion of future payments to families. by Brandon Block / January 25, 2024
Investigations WA health officials throw away millions of pandemic supplies Masks, gowns, gloves and more: States are culling their expired stockpiles, but medical experts say the waste shows a system unprepared for disasters. by Brandon Block / February 23, 2024
Investigations WA spent $500M to help small, minority businesses. Did it work? A Crosscut analysis of Working Washington grants found mixed results on equity initiatives and millions for large chains or franchises. by Brandon Block / October 18, 2023 / Updated at 6 p.m. on Oct. 23, 2023
Investigations Why have Washington eviction cases doubled in the past six months? Billions in federal pandemic aid masked dysfunction in the rental market. But that money is gone — along with some legal protections. by Brandon Block / November 28, 2023
Investigations Q&A: WA’s broadband director on the $1.2B expansion challenge ahead As Mark Vasconi prepares to retire, he outlines how the state can invest historic federal aid in connecting rural communities left out of past efforts. by Brandon Block / December 14, 2023
Politics Earth to Washington state: What's with your schools? Steven Brill by Alison Krupnick / November 8, 2011
Politics Best of 2012: Less insult, more discourse: How Seattle should talk about schools Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn kicks off Seattle Schools' 2010 levy campaign: Sometimes Seattle unites around schools but there has been frequent discord. by Alison Krupnick / December 22, 2012
Politics What Jose Banda really thinks about Seattle Public Schools Seattle Public Schools superintendent Jose Banda. by Alison Krupnick / December 18, 2012
Politics Seattle schools superintendent: A job of Shakespearean challenges Seattle Public Schools superintendent Jose Banda. by Alison Krupnick / December 16, 2012
Politics Washington sidles up to Finland's glittering education example Finnish author and education expert Pasi Sahlberg. by Alison Krupnick / November 19, 2012