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
Politics WA lawmakers consider expanding Medicaid in pandemic’s wake Use of Medicaid insurance has grown during COVID-19, but budget shortfalls make it harder for many to get this free care. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / February 12, 2021
Politics To build up urban forests, WA cities could get help from the state A bill sponsored by a forestry veteran would pay for guidance, grant money and other resources to help cities interested in improving urban forests. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / January 26, 2021
Politics Pandemic makes Washington voters political in a new way ‘Country club’ Republicans adrift. Rural Democrats bolting the party. Seattle liberals fired up. It’s very 2020. by Levi Pulkkinen / October 26, 2020
Intentional burns, key to preventing megafires, slow to start in WA Even as the consensus for prescribed fires has grown, the number of acres actually burned each year is shrinking. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / October 19, 2020
News Deaths in WA prisons draw scrutiny from state Legislature Inmate death rates are rising even as prison populations shrink. State lawmakers are taking a closer look at the data and potential solutions. by Levi Pulkkinen / August 6, 2020
News Cancer treatment in WA prisons often too little, too late Public records and interviews with officials and advocates reveal why cancer is a growing cause of death for an aging prison population. by Levi Pulkkinen / August 5, 2020
News Health care in WA prisons leaves inmates waiting months or years for help While homicides and suicides in prison get the most press, Washington prisoners are more likely to die of untreated or undertreated illness. by Levi Pulkkinen / August 4, 2020
Environment Hamilton might be the most flooded town in Washington. Why won't anyone move? A Seattle nonprofit has invested millions to provide the 300 residents of Hamilton with a route to higher ground. But some residents insist, ‘We're not relocating.’ by Levi Pulkkinen / February 4, 2020
Politics Lawmakers want to protect water rights in Washington from Wall Street speculation The legislation comes in response to a multimillion-dollar buying spree by a New York investment firm. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / February 4, 2020