Politics Take away the incentives for too many c-sections Caesarean births account for one third of all deliveries by Carolyn McConnell / August 5, 2009
Culture A beleaguered Forest Service cancels reorganization (U.S. Forest Service) by Carolyn McConnell / March 1, 2008
Politics Responding to her readers on paid family leave (Idaho Commission for Libraries) by Carolyn McConnell / May 12, 2008
Politics Birthing behind bars Reading the recent article in The Seattle Times about doulas in the state prisons, I wasn't sure whether to feel proud or ashamed of my state. It's a horrible thing for babies to be born in prison —... by Carolyn McConnell / June 9, 2008
Politics In divorce, money trumps care-giving The Washington Supreme Court ruled Thursday, Dec. 6, that there is no right to a state-funded attorney during divorce. Brenda King couldn't afford a lawyer, but her husband, Michael King, could. No... by Carolyn McConnell / December 6, 2007
Politics Here come the plug-in hybrid-electric cars A plug-in hybrid Prius, juxtaposed. (CalCars.org) by Carolyn McConnell / January 8, 2008
Culture Washington stumbles toward landmark paid family leave (Idaho Commission for Libraries) by Carolyn McConnell / April 3, 2008
Environment Fixing culverts could save the orcas — but who will pay? Following a U.S. Supreme Court decision, the Washington Legislature must find the funding to rebuild the salmon-blocking structures. by Brad Shannon InvestigateWest / March 12, 2019
Politics Private utilities want more time to meet green goals Washington's Legislature could implement the state's first carbon fee in 2030. Some say that's still too fast. by Brad Shannon & Robert McClure Investigate West / February 26, 2019 / Updated at 3:30 p.m.
Environment WA's push for climate-friendly fuels could also grow jobs Depending on what the Washington Legislature does this session, gas stations could be required to offer more climate-friendly motor fuels. by Brad Shannon & Carolyn Bick InvestigateWest / January 31, 2019