News Calls, texts to helplines surge amid COVID-19 Over the course of the stay-at-home order, the federal Disaster Distress Hotline alone has seen calls from Washington state increase sevenfold. by Dean Russell & Jamie Smith Hopkins & Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / April 24, 2020
Politics As time runs out, will lawmakers pass a historic carbon tax this year? The chances of the carbon tax passing are looking better than they ever have. by Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / February 28, 2018
Politics Is the sixth time the charm for Inslee's carbon tax? The 2018 Legislative session is nearing its final two weeks with some key environmental issues still undecided. by Sally Deneen for InvestigateWest / February 20, 2018
Politics 6 environmental issues to watch in Olympia Here's a rundown of key environmental issues expected to be argued and voted on by the end of the legislative session. by Sally Deneen for InvestigateWest / January 16, 2018
Environment The environmental wins and losses in Olympia this year Even with Democrats in charge of the Legislature, environmentalists struggled on climate, clean water and orca protection. by Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / March 16, 2018
Politics Healthcare.gov: Why the Washington state site eclipsed D.C.'s What went wrong with the Feds' Affordable Care Act website and why the other Washington did so well. by Bill Schrier / October 23, 2013
Politics 10 barriers to Obama's police body cam plan Taser's Axon Flex camera fastens to eye-ware and captures images (including of you!) in an officer's field of view. by Bill Schrier / December 8, 2014
Politics Why downtown would be safer as a surveillance state What doesn't kill us makes us safer ... so long as there are adequate checks and balances involved. by Bill Schrier / November 24, 2013
Politics A 10-point tech plan for Ed Murray's transition team Mayor Ed Murray introduces Dwight Dively and Martha Choe as his transition team co-chairs. by Bill Schrier / November 11, 2013