Politics Concerns over facial recognition endanger a boring old levy Sheriff Johanknecht staged a defense of Prop. 1, which would renew funding for King County's fingerprinting system and allow law enforcement to explore new technologies. by Manola Secaira / August 2, 2018
Environment The first smoky skies of the season arrive in Seattle — from Siberia Faraway wildfires in B.C., California, and even — wait for it — Siberia are to blame for the recent smoke in Seattle. by Manola Secaira / July 31, 2018
Environment Carbon Fee: 'For once, this was done right' Tribal members and environmental groups take the Carbon Fee fight to the steps of the Western States Petroleum Association in Lacey. by Manola Secaira / October 18, 2018
Environment Poll: Nation's first carbon fee leading among voters The latest attempt to rein in Washington polluters has a 14-point lead, despite big-money foes. by Manola Secaira / October 11, 2018
Politics Sea-Tac, activists team up on rights of transgender travelers Port of Seattle leaders asked if there was anything besides bathroom signs that posed a problem. The answer: TSA. by Manola Secaira / July 16, 2018
Politics As time runs out, will lawmakers pass a historic carbon tax this year? The chances of the carbon tax passing are looking better than they ever have. by Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / February 28, 2018
Politics Is the sixth time the charm for Inslee's carbon tax? The 2018 Legislative session is nearing its final two weeks with some key environmental issues still undecided. by Sally Deneen for InvestigateWest / February 20, 2018
Environment The environmental wins and losses in Olympia this year Even with Democrats in charge of the Legislature, environmentalists struggled on climate, clean water and orca protection. by Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / March 16, 2018
Politics 6 environmental issues to watch in Olympia Here's a rundown of key environmental issues expected to be argued and voted on by the end of the legislative session. by Sally Deneen for InvestigateWest / January 16, 2018