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
Five major problems that International Soccer needs to fix A Mexican player moves with the ball against South Africa during the opening game of the FIFA World Cup in Hohannesbur by Adam Vogt / July 1, 2010
Culture Self-congratulatory environmentalism Back East, folks somehow think it's enough to carry a reusable bag to a farmer's market. That prompts a screed against saving the earth with symbols. by Adam Vogt / December 22, 2008
Politics How I became an anti-union Democrat Andrew Cuomo, New York's new Democratic governor, is expected to ask for a freeze on state employees' wages. by Adam Vogt / January 3, 2011
Politics Social services, education: If cash talks, should we listen? Working in Seattle social services often brought discouragement about achieving basic changes in behavior. Maybe we should be thinking about using the power of cash to motivate improvements, something... by Adam Vogt / April 28, 2011
Environment The Seattleization of Washington D.C. DC mayor Adrien Fenty, transit guy by Adam Vogt / February 14, 2010
Culture A word of support for Tyrone Willingham He's a decent man who inherited more problems than he could turn around in his brief tenure, argues this UW alum. by Adam Vogt / October 31, 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