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 How COVID-19 hurt Seattle's plan to strengthen its tree laws The city council passed legislation in 2008 that was supposed to be temporary, but stronger measures still haven’t taken root. by Jenny Cunningham InvestigateWest / July 9, 2020
News WA laws banning private armies go unenforced before election As concerns grow over vigilante militias on Election Day, police say laws are too vague to invoke. by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / November 2, 2020 / Updated 2:10 p.m. November 3
Politics Washington state lawmakers look for ways to limit armed militias State laws are vague on armed protests and paramilitaries, but legislators and activists are trying to change that. by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / January 8, 2021
Opinion Let’s make sure Orcas get what they need from us While we wait on the governor and Legislature for state action, local governments can also help. by Jeanne Kohl-Welles / December 12, 2018
Equity How feeding the homeless created a community -- and divided another The “Captain” and his fiancée, Michelle Nala are regulars at the supper. The couple lives nearby without a tent and without complaint. “Actually we could use a tent,” Nala says. (Photos by Jenny... by Jenny Cunningham / August 14, 2017
Culture A different kind of ‘atomic tourist’ visits Hanford A survivor of the Nagasaki bombing hopes that his city's suffering will be recognized as a part of Hanford's history. by Jenny Cunningham / June 1, 2018
Culture The last 747: One of the biggest passenger planes in history returns home This winter a Boeing 747 touched down in the rain at Paine Field in Everett. It’s a common sight around Seattle, but this time was different. by Jenny Cunningham / March 5, 2018
Michael McCafferty, 'the soul of SAM,' retires Michael McCafferty in straw suit created by Carl Smool. by Roger Downey / April 17, 2012
We never treated right the Sam Francis painting that got away The Sam Francis painting dominated its lobby setting before it was removed in June. by Roger Downey / July 25, 2010