News Charity or business? Some consumers still confused by Value Village The Bellevue-based for-profit thrift store chain won a lawsuit over its marketing approach, but nonprofit competitors aren't happy. by Francesca Lyman / May 10, 2023
News More women are casting their net into the salmon fishing industry They used to be considered bad luck onboard, but an increasing number of female crew members are stepping onto boats headed to Alaska. by Francesca Lyman / June 30, 2023
Culture The lore behind Washington’s spookiest historic haunts From Port Townsend to Pioneer Square, visit supernatural hotels frequented by ghost hunters from across the country this Halloween. by Francesca Lyman / October 20, 2023
Equity After a century of suppression, Native languages are being revived in Washington schools Throughout the state, tribal elders and educators are bringing Salish and other languages to youth. by Manola Secaira / February 11, 2020
Growth Report: Washington should have built 225,600 more homes over past 15 years Washington state lawmakers seek bipartisan policy solutions to keep up with growing demand for housing. by Manola Secaira / January 10, 2020
Environment Four Washington teen activists explain how 2019 became the year of youth climate action In the Northwest and beyond, young people helped the climate movement go mainstream this year. Where should it go from here? by Manola Secaira / December 27, 2019
Growth New signage could make Seattle more accessible for pedestrians with disabilities The city plans to incorporate braille and information about hill slopes in the signage revamp. by Manola Secaira / December 18, 2019
Environment After reclaiming its sacred falls, the Snoqualmie tribe looks toward the future The tribe made history by purchasing a 45-acre area surrounding Snoqualmie Falls on November 1 for $125 million. Now they hope to restore onsite representation and waterfall flows. by Manola Secaira / November 12, 2019
News Value Village rebuked by judge for deceiving consumers The chain had been sued by the Washington state Attorney General for deliberately confusing shoppers. by Francesca Lyman Investigate West / November 8, 2019
Environment How to die a good, green death With water cremation and human composting on the horizon, Washingtonians are asking: What should happen to our bodies after we die? by Manola Secaira / October 31, 2019