News Military families battling mold, rodents in Washington base housing The Defense Department underwent reforms in 2019 after unsafe conditions were found on U.S. bases, but residents say there are still problems. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / June 12, 2023
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
Environment Lawmakers urge fish-friendly fixes to seaside properties A new bill aims to save salmon and orcas, but is drawing opposition from the building industry for its impact on homeowners. by Levi Pulkkinen Investigate West / January 21, 2020 / Updated at 10 a.m. on Feb. 3
Politics WA considers requiring new construction projects to improve the environment A push in the state Legislature could make 'net ecological gain' the new standard for building. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / March 4, 2020
Politics Washington considers banning disposable plastics in restaurants and grocery stores Your favorite takeout spot could go compostable-only under a legislative proposal. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / February 19, 2020
News Coronavirus turns Seattle into America’s laboratory The region is fighting to get ahead of the pandemic with recycled masks and ad hoc medicine. by Levi Pulkkinen / March 18, 2020
Politics PNW voter education efforts aim to combat election fraud claims New campaigns in Washington and other states hope to shore up public trust ahead of the November midterms. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / October 12, 2022
Politics Washington and Oregon may regulate the wild West of crypto mining Environmental policies would affect bitcoin operations in the Northwest, which have seen a swell of interest driven by cheap hydropower. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / January 31, 2023
News WA foster parents say the state still hasn’t fixed its investigative system The state has been aware for years that fears of retaliation and frustration around investigations have driven away some otherwise willing foster parents. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / August 10, 2023
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