Politics Should cops be involved in all Washington human trafficking cases? Some advocates say that legislation requiring law enforcement endangers survivors at risk of retaliation. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / January 22, 2024
Politics Can Catholic lobbyists agree to a child abuse reporting law? In Washington, clergy are not mandated reporters. After a similar bill died last year, new language would offer exemptions for sacramental confessions. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / January 29, 2024
Indigenous Affairs How the case of a missing Indigenous teen fell through the cracks No one was looking for Kit Nelson-Mora, despite warning signs, until a friend contacted police over a year after their disappearance in Omak. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / February 14, 2024
News WA school districts aren’t following up on their truant students Laws on unexcused absences are meant to keep kids safe, but a lack of resources and fear of court have kept districts from completing necessary steps. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / March 5, 2024
News WA courts are meant to fine convicted sex buyers. Most don’t Courts could have collected over $2.5 million in fees in the past decade, which would have gone to programs to alleviate trafficking. Why didn’t they? by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / March 25, 2024
Where have you gone, Seattle Times? During this snow-interrupted break, are you trying to prepare me for lonely breakfasts ever after? by Meredeth McMahon / December 27, 2008
Will your school be there next year? A Montlake mom tries to follow the school district's bouncing balls. by Meredeth McMahon / December 10, 2008
Love those $4 shoes! A short lesson in economy, at the street level. by Meredeth McMahon / December 5, 2008
Culture Not another slug trivet: The best gifts from the Northwest The dragon's in the bag at Uwajimaya. by Meredeth McMahon / November 27, 2008