Politics Podcast | What it’s like raising a baby in a Washington prison Reporters Amanda Snyder and Joseph O'Sullivan share the stories of three moms who live with their babies through the state's prison parenting program. by Sara Bernard / November 8, 2023
Politics State must protect foster children from abuse, court rules In a 5-4 ruling, the Washington state Supreme Court sided with the five former foster children who had been abused. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / November 1, 2018
Politics Podcast | What has changed in Washington since the fall of Roe Without federal protection for abortion, the state has become a refuge for those seeking care and a target for political opposition. by Sara Bernard / January 25, 2023
Politics Podcast | What’s left for Democrats to tackle in Olympia? The party has used its legislative majorities year after year to check off a lot of its wish list. What now? by Sara Bernard / January 11, 2023
Inside Crosscut A closer look at the complexity of the 'Latino vote' in Central WA The deeper we explored varying perspectives in Yakima County, the murkier our bird's-eye view of the electorate became. by Sara Bernard / December 2, 2022
Politics Podcast | Central WA Latino voters shift rightward, data suggests Pundits and politicians were hyper-focused on this electorate leading up to the midterms. Now that the dust has settled, we explore what actually happened. by Mai Hoang & Sara Bernard / November 30, 2022
Politics Podcast | How a young, progressive Latino could vote Republican Jordan Chavez, an 18-year-old from Yakima, considers the influence of family, culture and party politics as he votes for the first time. by Sara Bernard & Mai Hoang / November 2, 2022
Politics Washington Legislature charts ‘new beginning’ in climate change fight As the dust settles in Olympia, the state has finally embraced cap and trade, electric cars and environmental justice. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / May 3, 2021 / Updated at 8:30 a.m. on May 4
Politics Inside Washington’s $328M push to prevent disastrous wildfires The state Legislature is considering a massive investment to step up firefighting, improve forests and secure communities near the fire lines. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / April 16, 2021 / Updated at 4:20 a.m. on April 20
Politics Washington state poised to ban guns at protests, Capitol grounds Despite opposition from Republicans and gun-rights activists, lawmakers in Olympia are working to deter ad hoc ‘patrols’ and armed protests. by Levi Pulkkinen & Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / April 9, 2021