News Yakima looks to get ahead of statewide hepatitis A outbreak As colder weather forces vulnerable residents closer together, city leaders are heading to shelters to tackle the statewide epidemic. by Enrique Pérez de la Rosa Northwest Public Broadcasting / December 12, 2019
News Calls, texts to helplines surge amid COVID-19 Over the course of the stay-at-home order, the federal Disaster Distress Hotline alone has seen calls from Washington state increase sevenfold. by Dean Russell & Jamie Smith Hopkins & Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / April 24, 2020
Mental health support can't keep up with wildfires or hurricanes As climate change drives more and more disasters, mental health support is in greater need than ever. America is not ready. by Dean Russell & Jamie Smith Hopkins & Molly Taft & Sally Deneen Columbia Journalism Investigations, Center for Public Integrity and InvestigateWest / September 23, 2020
Culture Sculptor George Rodriguez celebrates and transcends his Mexican heritage The local ceramicist unveils a mythical Mexican zodiac at the Seattle Art Fair. by Enrique Pérez de la Rosa / August 2, 2018
Equity Is ‘telemedicine’ the future for rural LGBTQ patients? QueerDoc uses video visits to reach the LGBTQ patient population in both urban and rural areas. by Stephen Hegg & Enrique Pérez de la Rosa / July 5, 2018
Politics As time runs out, will lawmakers pass a historic carbon tax this year? The chances of the carbon tax passing are looking better than they ever have. by Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / February 28, 2018
Politics Is the sixth time the charm for Inslee's carbon tax? The 2018 Legislative session is nearing its final two weeks with some key environmental issues still undecided. by Sally Deneen for InvestigateWest / February 20, 2018
Politics 6 environmental issues to watch in Olympia Here's a rundown of key environmental issues expected to be argued and voted on by the end of the legislative session. by Sally Deneen for InvestigateWest / January 16, 2018
Environment The environmental wins and losses in Olympia this year Even with Democrats in charge of the Legislature, environmentalists struggled on climate, clean water and orca protection. by Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / March 16, 2018
Michael McCafferty, 'the soul of SAM,' retires Michael McCafferty in straw suit created by Carl Smool. by Roger Downey / April 17, 2012