Equity Native American drivers are more likely to be searched by Washington State Patrol While the searches occur at five times the rate for white drivers, they are less likely to turn up drugs or other contraband. by Jason Buch & Joy Borkholder Investigate West / December 19, 2019
Investigations 'The whole thing is broken': Temp staffing costs strain WA hospitals Amid a retention crisis, rural hospitals turned to pricey travel-nurse agencies with little oversight or transparency. Now they need a way forward. by Joy Borkholder / January 13, 2023
News Kirkland hospital uses COVID aid to trigger $1.9M in admin bonuses In a legal gray area, EvergreenHealth commissioners approved including pandemic relief funds in the hospital's financial performance. by Joy Borkholder / November 22, 2022
Culture WA farmworkers’ labor as seen through their art Paintings and prints of agricultural workers show another side of their essential work. by Sarah Sax High Country News / February 22, 2022
Environment How WA farmworkers push for climate justice amid heat and wildfire Agricultural workers and advocates aim to make workplaces safer while helping the environment. by Sarah Sax High Country News / February 8, 2022
News WA wants to secure housing for youth exiting state care The state has renewed efforts to keep kids released from foster care and detention centers from becoming homeless. by Joy Borkholder Youth Today / August 22, 2022
News Pandemic relief funds may mask budget crises at rural WA hospitals Federal recovery dollars 'saved' some critical access hospitals — but many small facilities still struggle with staffing and rising costs. by Joy Borkholder / July 6, 2022
News Washington ax-throwing venues want to be able to serve alcohol While ax-throwing bars are showing up in urban areas across the country, they’re not permitted to serve alcohol everywhere. by Nate Sanford / February 4, 2021
Politics Investigation finds Latino ballots in WA more likely to be rejected Latino signatures are more likely to be questioned and less likely to be fixed during Washington state elections. by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / February 15, 2021 / Updated at 4:20 p.m. on Feb. 15
Environment Can younger generations spur corporations to divest from fossil fuels? Youth activists in Seattle call out banks and insurance companies for fueling the climate crisis. by Sarah Sax High Country News / November 26, 2021