Politics Don't raise the height limits in Pioneer Square Pioneer Square, 1963. by Art Skolnik / November 23, 2010
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
A new idea for helping fund Seattle Center A "Recreational and Cultural Assessment District" could help fund cultural facilities as well as an interlinked necklace of parks and trails in Seattle's North Downtown. by Art Skolnik / March 23, 2010
Politics Bertha: Wasting money while the Viaduct risks grow? Hang in there, buddy. by Art Skolnik / August 17, 2014
Politics How useful is Bell Street Park, actually? Aerial view of Bell Street Park by tim gaydos / July 15, 2014
Environment Fixing culverts could save the orcas — but who will pay? Following a U.S. Supreme Court decision, the Washington Legislature must find the funding to rebuild the salmon-blocking structures. by Brad Shannon InvestigateWest / March 12, 2019
Politics Private utilities want more time to meet green goals Washington's Legislature could implement the state's first carbon fee in 2030. Some say that's still too fast. by Brad Shannon & Robert McClure Investigate West / February 26, 2019 / Updated at 3:30 p.m.
Environment WA's push for climate-friendly fuels could also grow jobs Depending on what the Washington Legislature does this session, gas stations could be required to offer more climate-friendly motor fuels. by Brad Shannon & Carolyn Bick InvestigateWest / January 31, 2019
Environment Building a seawall? These 'fish cops' might come knocking If passed by the Legislature, the new law would help save small fish and, by way of the food chain, orcas. by Brad Shannon & Robert McClure Investigate West / April 2, 2019