News Washington psychologist accused of $125K in wage theft Synergia CEO Philip Hirsch has a decades-old history of allegedly shortchanging workers, who say part of the problem was a lack of oversight. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / May 15, 2023
Environment As crypto mines aim for climate action, critics call greenwashing Environmentalists are skeptical that the energy-hungry industry can achieve its ambitious goals. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / February 24, 2023
News WA telehealth business closes after wage theft investigation The shutdown came a month after multiple workers detailed their experiences for InvestigateWest. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / June 22, 2023
News Military families battling mold, rodents in Washington base housing The Defense Department underwent reforms in 2019 after unsafe conditions were found on U.S. bases, but residents say there are still problems. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / June 12, 2023
News Coronavirus has Puget Sound schools prepping for 'an ongoing risk' School districts are putting together plans to keep teaching and feeding students through closures during the COVID-19 outbreak. by Levi Pulkkinen / March 5, 2020
Politics Washington considers banning disposable plastics in restaurants and grocery stores Your favorite takeout spot could go compostable-only under a legislative proposal. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / February 19, 2020
News Coronavirus is far from over, but countless businesses are already gone Unemployment claims have skyrocketed in Washington as the COVID-19 fallout continues. by Levi Pulkkinen / March 25, 2020
News Coronavirus turns Seattle into America’s laboratory The region is fighting to get ahead of the pandemic with recycled masks and ad hoc medicine. by Levi Pulkkinen / March 18, 2020
Environment Some WA wildfires may be left to burn this summer Coronavirus concerns will have firefighters living differently and likely doing less. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / June 1, 2020
Politics PNW voter education efforts aim to combat election fraud claims New campaigns in Washington and other states hope to shore up public trust ahead of the November midterms. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / October 12, 2022