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
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
Indigenous Affairs The Boldt Decision’s impact on Indigenous rights, 50 years later The landmark 1974 case ordered Washington to uphold its treaties, affirm Indigenous salmon fishing rights and recognize Native nations’ sovereignty. by Nicholas K. Geranios / February 12, 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
A personal memory of Ted Kennedy "I felt his happy clasp on my shoulder" by Peter Jackson / August 25, 2009
Culture Everett: God's gift to Seattle politics Joe Mallahan, a candidate out of nowhere by Peter Jackson / August 11, 2009
Drawing the line on Everett landmarks Everett's historic Collins Casket Factory Building by Peter Jackson / July 23, 2009
How a staffer brought a powerful senator around to reform U.S. Indian policy Sen. Henry M. Jackson by Peter Jackson / July 15, 2010
Equity The teen-bandit saga: It's hard to turn away To some, our fascination with Colton Harris-Moore signals the decline of Western culture. To others, it's simply escapism. by Peter Jackson / July 12, 2010