Culture 13 ways to observe Black History Month with art — and hockey From an opera about Malcolm X to commemorative Kraken jerseys, Black culture is being celebrated around Seattle. by Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / February 1, 2024
News Crosscut Ideas Festival: Michael Barbaro on truth, lies and news The host of the New York Times' podcast The Daily explains why covering falsehoods is an existential problem for journalism. by Gavin Borchert / May 12, 2023
Equity State Patrol under pressure to examine bias in traffic stops following investigation Officials have not filed a report since 2009 that examines the race and ethnicity of drivers who troopers stop and search. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / January 28, 2020
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
Politics Racial bias study for WA State Patrol could resume after 13 years House budget has $50,000 to fund a collaboration between State Patrol and WSU to analyze traffic stops for evidence of bias. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / March 6, 2020
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Mar. 5 - 11 A concert of ‘American Rage,’ a tribute to the 'architect of Northwest sound,' Georgia O’Keeffe on view and more cultural events. by Brangien Davis & Margo Vansynghel & Gavin Borchert & Misha Berson / March 5, 2020
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 27 - Mar. 4 The all-ages charm of Children’s Film Festival Seattle, a fresh theatrical take on ‘1984,’ a Silent Reading Party for outgoing bookworms and more cultural happenings. by Brangien Davis & Margo Vansynghel & Misha Berson & Gavin Borchert / February 27, 2020
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 20 - 26 Immigrant stories on stage, a festival of dance solos, the Seattle Asian American Film Festival and more cultural must-sees. by Brangien Davis & Margo Vansynghel & Misha Berson & Gavin Borchert / February 20, 2020
Politics WA commits $50K to investigate bias in State Patrol stops Decision comes in the wake of revelations that Washington State Patrol troopers search people of color at far higher rates than whites. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / March 16, 2020
News Efforts to bring COVID-19 relief to undocumented workers gain traction While people without legal immigration status pay into unemployment insurance, they don't benefit. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / June 23, 2020 / Updated on June 24 at 6 p.m.