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
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
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
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
Culture Sunday in Amsterdam? Let's go to that cool new Starbucks Inside the sliding glass doors of Starbucks: The Bank, multi-levels greet coffee customers. by Sue Frause / April 15, 2012
Politics Ferry tales from the state's new boat The Chetzemoka arrives at Coupeville (Keystone) on Whidbey Island, accompanied by the US Coast Guard. by Sue Frause / January 1, 2011
Culture Daughter of Norway: sorrow for land where we once honeymooned Growing up, I was surrounded by Norskes. My non-English speaking grandparents emigrated from Trondheim, Norway, to Snohomish County. by Sue Frause / July 27, 2011
Politics A bright day for ferry riders, even in the rain Chief Chetzemoka was a Native American Chief of the Klallam Tribe near Port Townsend who died in 1888. by Sue Frause / November 15, 2010
Politics Mitch McConnell gives Obama a tempting opening Paul Volcker, left, has got Obama's ear again by Sam R. Sperry / November 6, 2010