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
Investigations Battered by destructive floods, Grays Harbor bets on a $182M levee A 'once-in-a-generation' project could help Washington coastal cities Hoquiam and Aberdeen hold off economically devastating climate disasters. by Hannah Weinberger / January 17, 2023
Culture Looking from Seattle when your homeland is on fire An April demonstration by Red Shirts in Bangkok by Collin Tong / June 24, 2010
Culture Computer sciences: Not dominated by Dilberts, but still short on women Krista Davis, left, worked with a colleague while a student in computer science at the University of Washington. Davis is now at Google. by Collin Tong / August 25, 2010
Politics Locke as ambassador to China? Business leaders see a boon Commerce Secretary Gary Locke appears with President Barack Obama after his nomination as the U.S. ambassador to China. At left is Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. by Collin Tong / March 22, 2011
Culture Census shows Bellevue's growing Asian, minority population The Bellevue skyline. by Collin Tong / April 20, 2011
Culture Budget cuts would hit hard in communities of color Gov. Chris Gregoire at a Langley rally during the 2008 campaign, when political winds were blowing in favor of Democrats. by Collin Tong / April 7, 2011
Politics UW prof explores how internet is changing Muslim nations The cover photo from Philip N. Howard's new book, "The Digital Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy." by Collin Tong / November 13, 2010