Politics State must protect foster children from abuse, court rules In a 5-4 ruling, the Washington state Supreme Court sided with the five former foster children who had been abused. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / November 1, 2018
Politics In Issaquah, hearing gunshots at school is the norm The Issaquah Sportsmen's Club. Credit: Jason Burrows by Brian Hagenbuch / March 17, 2015
Culture The real story behind Ballard's 'anti-development icon' Edith Macefield's house, dwarfed by the Ballard Blocks. Credit: Flickr user Ryan by Brian Hagenbuch / April 8, 2015
Scenes from a soul-wrangling at the J & M Hotel By Brian Hagenbuch by Brian Hagenbuch / April 5, 2015
Equity Sawhorse carpenters are customizing Nickelsville High school students from Seattle's Sawhorse Revolution are building special shelters for the homeless. by Brian Hagenbuch / June 11, 2015
The Solowheel: Transportation solution or Segway sequel? Self-proclaimed "quirk in the universe," Ted McDonald, on his newest obsession: The Solowheel. by Brian Hagenbuch / May 26, 2015
Politics Washington Legislature charts ‘new beginning’ in climate change fight As the dust settles in Olympia, the state has finally embraced cap and trade, electric cars and environmental justice. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / May 3, 2021 / Updated at 8:30 a.m. on May 4
Politics Inside Washington’s $328M push to prevent disastrous wildfires The state Legislature is considering a massive investment to step up firefighting, improve forests and secure communities near the fire lines. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / April 16, 2021 / Updated at 4:20 a.m. on April 20
Politics Washington state poised to ban guns at protests, Capitol grounds Despite opposition from Republicans and gun-rights activists, lawmakers in Olympia are working to deter ad hoc ‘patrols’ and armed protests. by Levi Pulkkinen & Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / April 9, 2021
Politics WA lawmakers consider expanding Medicaid in pandemic’s wake Use of Medicaid insurance has grown during COVID-19, but budget shortfalls make it harder for many to get this free care. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / February 12, 2021