Politics Democrats try on the idea of Lisa Brown for governor in 2012 Washington Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown, D-Spokane. by Austin Jenkins / May 20, 2007
Politics Outside gay-rights supporters quietly targeted Northwest legislative races in 2006 A Denver businessman has been coordinating campaign contributions in a number of states, including Washington and Oregon, to affect legislative races. by Austin Jenkins / May 7, 2007
Politics Washington clergy still not required to report child abuse A compromise proposal near the end of the legislative session died after Catholics rejected the bill over religious objections. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / May 22, 2023
Environment EPA says it will look into Butte's mine dust 'potential emergency' Regulators claim they will address public health concerns after an InvestigateWest report exposed officials coordinating with mining corporations. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / March 23, 2023
Environment In a toxin-exposed Montana mining town, the EPA favors polluters Scientists say the agency is siding with the companies, even after it acknowledged that open-pit mining in Butte is unsafe and requires major cleanup. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / March 6, 2023
Politics Another gubernatorial speechwriter bites the dust Gov. Chris Gregoire delivering the words. (State of Washington) by Austin Jenkins / July 23, 2007
Politics The 2008 campaign for governor is begun Chris Gregoire hasn't officially announced a re-election bid, and possible GOP opponent Dino Rossi hasn't agreed to a rematch, but the fundraising and rhetoric are under way. by Austin Jenkins / June 14, 2007
Politics To Kelso by way of Pullman, Moscow, and Ireland Frederick David Russell. (U.S. Marshals Service) by Austin Jenkins / October 21, 2007
Politics Speaking to the Thomas Wales Foundation, John McKay lets the Justice Department have it John McKay when he was U.S. attorney for Western Washington. (Department of Justice) by Austin Jenkins / October 15, 2007
Politics Washington Democrats and the GOP commence mud-slinging The 2008 governor's race might not be official, but it's real. by Austin Jenkins / October 10, 2007