News Pandemic pushes WA foster care group homes into lose-lose dilemmas With one group home losing a state contract after turning away infected youth, operators at other homes fear state retaliation. by Rachel Nielsen & Robert McClure InvestigateWest / August 14, 2020 / Updated at 5:53 p.m. Aug. 14
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 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
Politics As Seattle booms, council scrambles to save city trees Rob Johnson is rushing to pass a new ordinance, but activists say it leaves the trees vulnerable. by Robert McClure & Julie Davidow Investigate West / August 27, 2018
Politics How far will we sprawl? In Washington, no one knows Farm land and suburban-style development meet in Big Lake, Washington. by Robert McClure for InvestigateWest / January 12, 2011
Politics State board limits developers' ability to avoid water regulations Andrea McNamara Doyle chairs the state Pollution Control Hearings Board, which recently ruled on a case involving developers' rights. by Robert McClure for InvestigateWest / January 11, 2011
Politics Odd provision in state law severely undercuts growth management Railroad Avenue in Black Diamond: Opponents fear a major development will drastically change the area around the city. by Robert McClure for InvestigateWest / January 11, 2011
Politics The Earth Liberation Front as Greek tragedy Daniel McGowan began a seven-year federal prison term in 2007, relating to two actions in Oregon in 2001. “If a Tree Falls” takes an in-depth look at the story. by Pamela Biery / July 20, 2011
Politics Developers to Legislature: Save us from runoff rules Stormwater runoff contains much more than petroleum, a fact often overlooked by problem-solvers. by Robert McClure for InvestigateWest / January 31, 2012
Culture Church groups push for action on feds' Seattle police report Seattle and Portland police have been more aggressive than many departments in addressing juvenile prostitution cases. by Stacey Solie / January 24, 2012