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 WA spent $500M to help small, minority businesses. Did it work? A Crosscut analysis of Working Washington grants found mixed results on equity initiatives and millions for large chains or franchises. by Brandon Block / October 18, 2023 / Updated at 6 p.m. on Oct. 23, 2023
Investigations Why have Washington eviction cases doubled in the past six months? Billions in federal pandemic aid masked dysfunction in the rental market. But that money is gone — along with some legal protections. by Brandon Block / November 28, 2023
Investigations Q&A: WA’s broadband director on the $1.2B expansion challenge ahead As Mark Vasconi prepares to retire, he outlines how the state can invest historic federal aid in connecting rural communities left out of past efforts. by Brandon Block / December 14, 2023
Tech Why Seattle needs drones Mike McGinn addressing a Town Hall meeting at Nathan Hale High School in 2011 by Brett Horvath / February 11, 2013
Culture 2014's #2 Most Read: International Space Station flies Seahawks 12th Man flag With a little help from team owner Paul Allen, the 12th Man has colonized space (wink-wink). by Brett Horvath / December 30, 2014
Politics The EPA, Obama & the military usher in a new climate politics An airforce pararescueman searches for survivors in the flooded streets of New Orleans. by Brett Horvath / May 31, 2014
Tech Microsoft, Facebook & Google are in an all-out battle for your reality The Oculus Rift, in action. by Brett Horvath / March 30, 2014
Culture Seahawks in Space: International Space Station flies 12th Man flag With a little help from team owner Paul Allen, the 12th Man has colonized space (wink-wink). by Brett Horvath / January 30, 2014