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 Seattle area has land to build on — but at what risk? As the Puget Sound region booms, landslide hazards pose serious complications by Kristen M. Clark & Eric Keto / April 12, 2018
Politics Can anything truly fix SODO’s parking mess? City Hall says it wants to make changes, but some neighborhood business owners are skeptical. by Kristen M. Clark / April 5, 2018
Politics As property taxes soar, will Seattleites stop being so generous? While Seattle area residents have typically embraced various taxes for public services, some officials worry a reckoning is on the horizon. by Kristen M. Clark / February 13, 2018
Politics Quips and a few punches at D.C. in governors' talk A few highlights from a conversation with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee at the Crosscut Festival. by Kristen M. Clark / February 2, 2018
Politics Bikeshare expands to the suburbs In the latest example of Seattle's boom having a ripple effect on neighboring suburbs, Bothell will be the guinea pig for a new bikeshare expansion. by Kristen M. Clark / February 4, 2018