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
Opinion Why conservative think tanks thrive in liberal WA In a state that leans Democratic, conservative organizations enjoy surprising influence. by Walter Hatch / December 20, 2018
Politics WA House Democrats look to tax ‘extraordinary profits’ to pay for education, mental health A new $52.6 billion budget proposal would rely on about $1.4 billion in new taxes over the next two years. by Melissa Santos / March 25, 2019
Politics Jay Inslee's about-face on Boeing's big tax break As governor, Inslee pushed hard for Boeing to get a $8.7B tax deal. Now, as he runs for president, he compares the experience to being “mugged.” by Melissa Santos / March 25, 2019
Politics Why WA's data-privacy bill might not go far enough State lawmakers looked to Europe and California for a data privacy model. But advocates say Washington's bill appears weaker. by Melissa Santos / March 21, 2019
Politics What would a clean fuel standard mean for WA gas prices? The math has been a little fuzzy, but what happened when Oregon and California adopted a new low-carbon fuel standard can offer a few clues. by Melissa Santos / March 19, 2019