Equity Does public radio in the Northwest have a gender pay gap? A Northwest News Network reporter says she quit because her male counterparts made "tens of thousands" more. by Melissa Santos / March 12, 2019
Politics WA nears a first: Offering a public option for health insurance Lawmakers have already moved to protect pre-existing conditions. Now they may make Washington the first state to provide a public health care option. by Melissa Santos / April 24, 2019
Politics $340M WA immigrant relief fund plagued by monthslong delays Though state lawmakers approved the money last April to help undocumented immigrants, none has been distributed. by Melissa Santos / March 2, 2022
Politics New laws aim to keep people from losing their homes in Washington Help for renters and homeowners is on the way as the state’s eviction moratorium is set to expire June 30. by Melissa Santos / May 18, 2021
Equity Insurers in WA must cover transgender health care under new bill The state’s push to protect access to health care for transgender people contrasts with recent actions in other state legislatures. by Melissa Santos / May 7, 2021
News Getting the story: How we investigated cops' credibility problems Nine months of reporting and more than 100 records requests formed the basis of our look at police officers placed on so-called ‘Brady’ lists. by Melissa Santos / April 8, 2021
News Nearly 200 cops with credibility issues still working in Washington state A Crosscut investigation found at least 183 police officers flagged for issues such as dishonesty, bias and excessive force remain in law enforcement. by Melissa Santos / April 8, 2021
Politics Black women could triple their numbers in Washington Legislature A Black person hasn't served in the state Senate for a decade. That could change with this year's election. by Melissa Santos / July 17, 2020
Politics Chokeholds, tear gas, police reform top agenda for WA Legislature Recent protests against police brutality could spur new rules — and new ways to hold officers accountable. by Melissa Santos / July 3, 2020
Politics Meet the Black women who made historic gains in WA politics in 2020 The number of Black women in Washington’s Legislature will triple next year, and the state just elected a Black woman to Congress for the first time. by Melissa Santos / November 20, 2020 / Updated 12:11 p.m. November 23, 2020