Investigations WA intercepts millions in child support for low-income families In 2022, the state took over $40 million meant for impoverished children. A bipartisan bill could redirect a portion of future payments to families. by Brandon Block / January 25, 2024
Investigations WA health officials throw away millions of pandemic supplies Masks, gowns, gloves and more: States are culling their expired stockpiles, but medical experts say the waste shows a system unprepared for disasters. by Brandon Block / February 23, 2024
Culture Kevin Kling: a master monologist at the Rep Kevin Kling and Simone Perrin in <i>How? How? Why? Why? Why?</i>, now playing at the Seattle Rep. (Chris Bennion) by Tom Keogh / March 26, 2008
Culture The Rep updates Moliere with TV comedy riffs A scene from <i>Imaginary Invalid</i>, now playing at Seattle Repertory Theater. (Chris Bennion) by Tom Keogh / March 5, 2008
The African American Film Festival is a fine example of community-based exhibition African American Film Festival flyer. by Tom Keogh / April 15, 2008
Anne Frank at Intiman: an avatar of uncompromised human spirit Lucy DeVito stars as Anne Frank in Intiman Theatre's production of <i>The Diary of Anne Frank</i>. (Chris Bennion) by Tom Keogh / April 7, 2008
Shrek the Musical opens, full of flippant perversity <i>Shrek</i> the movie. (DreamWorks) by Tom Keogh / September 15, 2008
Investigations WA spent $500M to help small, minority businesses. Did it work? A Crosscut analysis of Working Washington grants found mixed results on equity initiatives and millions for large chains or franchises. by Brandon Block / October 18, 2023 / Updated at 6 p.m. on Oct. 23, 2023
Investigations Why have Washington eviction cases doubled in the past six months? Billions in federal pandemic aid masked dysfunction in the rental market. But that money is gone — along with some legal protections. by Brandon Block / November 28, 2023
Investigations Q&A: WA’s broadband director on the $1.2B expansion challenge ahead As Mark Vasconi prepares to retire, he outlines how the state can invest historic federal aid in connecting rural communities left out of past efforts. by Brandon Block / December 14, 2023