Equity An epic battle against gentrification As growth reshapes the fabric of Seattle's historically Black Central District, Inye Wokoma and his family are resisting gentrification and displacement. by Naomi Ishisaka / April 2, 2018
Culture Author of 'Queen Sugar' shares a spoonful of knowledge Natalie Baszile talks about breaking into publishing and the need to widen readers' expectations on the Black perspective. by Naomi Ishisaka / November 28, 2018
Culture How the Black Panther Party lives on — in photos and beyond A new exhibition at Photographic Center Northwest explores themes that were central to the Black Panthers. by Naomi Ishisaka / May 9, 2018
Politics State must protect foster children from abuse, court rules In a 5-4 ruling, the Washington state Supreme Court sided with the five former foster children who had been abused. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / November 1, 2018
Environment Human Elements: How a biologist uses data to help salmon and humans Fisheries biologist Kwasi Addae uses data to help salmon and people live in balance. by Beatriz Costa Lima / February 25, 2022
Politics Washington Legislature charts ‘new beginning’ in climate change fight As the dust settles in Olympia, the state has finally embraced cap and trade, electric cars and environmental justice. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / May 3, 2021 / Updated at 8:30 a.m. on May 4
Politics Inside Washington’s $328M push to prevent disastrous wildfires The state Legislature is considering a massive investment to step up firefighting, improve forests and secure communities near the fire lines. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / April 16, 2021 / Updated at 4:20 a.m. on April 20
Politics Washington state poised to ban guns at protests, Capitol grounds Despite opposition from Republicans and gun-rights activists, lawmakers in Olympia are working to deter ad hoc ‘patrols’ and armed protests. by Levi Pulkkinen & Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / April 9, 2021
News The New Normal | When you need dialysis, staying home is harder While others stay in during the pandemic, kidney patients must leave the home for life-saving treatment. by Beatriz Costa Lima / October 26, 2020
Politics WA lawmakers consider expanding Medicaid in pandemic’s wake Use of Medicaid insurance has grown during COVID-19, but budget shortfalls make it harder for many to get this free care. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / February 12, 2021