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
Culture Rapper Matt ‘Spek’ Watson says go out and make the world you want to live in by Jake Uitti / September 3, 2015
Culture Seattle musicians grab Portland idea to seek fair treatment A scene from the Nectar Lounge, one of the venues that has signed an agreement with Fair Trade Music Seattle. by Jake Uitti / August 25, 2015
Culture Robert Hardgrave is both a visual artist and a City Superhero City Superhero Robert Hardgrave by Jake Uitti / August 20, 2015
Culture Writer and filmmaker as Superhero: Shaun Scott Filmmaker and writer Shaun Scott is our latest Seattle Superhero by Jake Uitti / August 6, 2015