Politics Should cops be involved in all Washington human trafficking cases? Some advocates say that legislation requiring law enforcement endangers survivors at risk of retaliation. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / January 22, 2024
Indigenous Affairs How the case of a missing Indigenous teen fell through the cracks No one was looking for Kit Nelson-Mora, despite warning signs, until a friend contacted police over a year after their disappearance in Omak. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / February 14, 2024
News WA school districts aren’t following up on their truant students Laws on unexcused absences are meant to keep kids safe, but a lack of resources and fear of court have kept districts from completing necessary steps. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / March 5, 2024
News WA courts are meant to fine convicted sex buyers. Most don’t Courts could have collected over $2.5 million in fees in the past decade, which would have gone to programs to alleviate trafficking. Why didn’t they? by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / March 25, 2024
Taking chamber music to the clubs Chiara String Quartet: many venues. by Ray Gastil / February 12, 2011
Environment Huge Fraser River sockeye run raises spirits, questions Sockeye salmon. (NOAA) by Peter Ladner / September 19, 2010
A funny, fast, and loud 'Doctor' at the Intiman Chelsey Rives, Daniel Breaker and Steven Epp in 'A Doctor in Spite of Himself' at Intiman Theatre by Ray Gastil / September 14, 2010
Some B.C. arts funding restored The provincial government has freed $7 million to be distributed by the B.C. Arts Council, after arts supporters blasted plans to use the money for Olympic-legacy 'Spirit Festivals.' by Peter Ladner / September 10, 2010
Environment Easy to be complacent about energy until it's too late The Olympics burned brightly in Vancouver, but seem to have failed to do much to create sustainable economic development. by Peter Ladner / September 8, 2010
Tech Olympics hangover endangers the arts in B.C. A scene from 'Dr. Egg & the Man with No Ear,' an upcoming production at The Cultch in Vancouver, B.C. by Peter Ladner / September 1, 2010