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
News Domestic abuse survivors worry as WA detains more inmates at home The coronavirus pandemic has led to more prisoners being released to home detention. Advocates worry for victims of serious crimes who could be left exposed. by Lilly Fowler / August 31, 2020
News Will King County public transit survive COVID-19? Fewer riders and lower fare collection are just part of the financial challenge for transportation during the pandemic. by Lilly Fowler / August 24, 2020 / Updated 1:58 p.m. Aug. 24
News Black Seattleites react to police chief’s resignation with rage, hope The sudden exit of Seattle’s first Black female chief exposes complex generational and racial divides. by David Kroman & Lilly Fowler / August 12, 2020
Equity Washington creará un fondo de $40M para los trabajadores indocumentados afectados por la pandemia Los trabajadores que no pueden acceder a la ayuda federal, como el cheque de estímulo, recibirán un apoyo vital del estado. by Lilly Fowler / August 10, 2020 / Updated Aug. 10, 6:18 p.m.
Equity WA to create $40M fund for undocumented workers hurt by pandemic Workers without access to federal assistance like stimulus checks are getting a lifeline from the state. by Lilly Fowler / August 10, 2020 / Updated Aug. 10, 6:18 p.m.
Equity Black pastors and activists want Central District land as reparations As Black Lives Matter protests continue, leaders say Seattle should give the community back land they say is owed to them. by Lilly Fowler / July 30, 2020
News Like in Portland, federal agents were in Seattle U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed the presence of federal cops — that was news to the mayor and governor. by Lilly Fowler / July 21, 2020