Politics $4K for kids' hearing aids? Many WA insurers won’t help and now parents want a fix A plan in the state Legislature would require private insurers to cover the devices, which must be replaced every few years. by Melissa Santos / December 16, 2019
News SATs no longer required for admission at some Washington colleges More colleges and universities in Washington state are ditching the SAT and ACT as requirements for admissions. It's part of a nationwide trend. by Melissa Santos / December 10, 2019
Politics Black women could triple their numbers in Washington Legislature A Black person hasn't served in the state Senate for a decade. That could change with this year's election. by Melissa Santos / July 17, 2020
Politics Chokeholds, tear gas, police reform top agenda for WA Legislature Recent protests against police brutality could spur new rules — and new ways to hold officers accountable. by Melissa Santos / July 3, 2020
Equity Black pot entrepreneurs fight for piece of Washington's very white marijuana industry “They were prosecuting us the most for cannabis...now, they’re on the street corners in our neighborhoods, selling that stuff to us." by Melissa Santos / February 13, 2020
Opinion I knew one of the accused Third Avenue shooters A troubled childhood was the precursor to a life of crime. It could have been different. by Marcus Harrison Green / February 12, 2020 / Updated 5:08 p.m., Feb. 12, 2020
Opinion Washington state's other epidemic: Mass incarceration When it comes to life without parole sentences, the state is a global outlier. by Marcus Harrison Green / March 23, 2020
Opinion GoFundWho? More equitable ways to crowdfund in a crisis Platforms like GoFundMe are burdened by bias. During the pandemic, you can be more intentional with your giving. by Marcus Harrison Green / May 15, 2020
Opinion I glimpsed hope in a South Seattle park After years of despair brought on by Black death, the Othello Park march helped me find the strength to choose something else. by Marcus Harrison Green / June 11, 2020
Politics Black consultants accuse WA Democratic groups of racism Consultants of color say they’re systematically left off ‘the list’ of who gets hired for campaigns. They have ideas to fix that. by Melissa Santos / June 12, 2020 / Updated 4 p.m. June 12