Equity After a century of suppression, Native languages are being revived in Washington schools Throughout the state, tribal elders and educators are bringing Salish and other languages to youth. by Manola Secaira / February 11, 2020
Growth Report: Washington should have built 225,600 more homes over past 15 years Washington state lawmakers seek bipartisan policy solutions to keep up with growing demand for housing. by Manola Secaira / January 10, 2020
News Teaching your kids at home? Longtime home-school parents have tips Experienced home-schoolers offer advice for Washington parents figuring things out at home after coronavirus shut schools down. by Manola Secaira / April 2, 2020
News How you can help people in need during coronavirus We’ve rounded up a few suggestions of ways you can share your cash, time and supplies with organizations in Washington state. by Manola Secaira / April 1, 2020
News Why Native people 'need to count' in the 2020 census After decades of historical undercounting, Washington’s nonwhite communities hope the results of this year’s census will boost access to critical resources. by Manola Secaira / March 19, 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 What to know about the surge of unemployment fraud in WA As state officials chase after fraudsters, here’s some information on what’s going on and how you can protect yourself. by Manola Secaira / May 21, 2020
Equity Language gaps make it doubly hard for businesses seeking aid In the complicated process for federal relief, community groups are stepping in to help their neighbors. by Manola Secaira / May 14, 2020
News Without tourism, can Washington’s small towns survive? From inns to restaurants, businesses throughout the state could feel the economic effects of COVID-19 shutdowns for years. by Manola Secaira / May 4, 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.