Politics Should cops be involved in all Washington human trafficking cases? Some advocates say that legislation requiring law enforcement endangers survivors at risk of retaliation. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / January 22, 2024
Politics Six measures Washington conservatives are pushing on 2024 ballots GOP-backed Let’s Go Washington is seeking to put the carbon capture law, police pursuit regulations, a capital gains tax repeal and more up for vote in November. by Joseph O'Sullivan / December 22, 2023
Indigenous Affairs How the case of a missing Indigenous teen fell through the cracks No one was looking for Kit Nelson-Mora, despite warning signs, until a friend contacted police over a year after their disappearance in Omak. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / February 14, 2024
News WA school districts aren’t following up on their truant students Laws on unexcused absences are meant to keep kids safe, but a lack of resources and fear of court have kept districts from completing necessary steps. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / March 5, 2024
News WA courts are meant to fine convicted sex buyers. Most don’t Courts could have collected over $2.5 million in fees in the past decade, which would have gone to programs to alleviate trafficking. Why didn’t they? by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / March 25, 2024
Politics Tacoma to consider new tenant rights measure on Nov. 7 ballot The debate over renter protections in Washington’s third-largest city could foreshadow broader statewide action. by Joseph O'Sullivan / September 29, 2023
Politics WA lawmaker moves to fix system for child sex trafficking victims A 2020 law was supposed to create two trauma-informed treatment centers for exploited children. They still haven’t opened. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / October 26, 2023
Politics New mothers can stay with their babies at this Washington prison The state’s prison nursery is one of only a few in the country intended to support incarcerated mothers amid a simmering debate on crime and drug use. by Joseph O'Sullivan / November 8, 2023
Politics Bellingham minimum wage, Seattle housing measures likely to pass As votes are still being counted, the two initiatives appear to clear while Tacoma’s rental protections proposal is too close to call. by Joseph O'Sullivan / November 9, 2023
News Pro-Palestinian protestors block Port of Tacoma military ship Hundreds of demonstrators gathered Monday to delay a cargo boat believed to contain weapons bound for Israel. by Joseph O'Sullivan / November 6, 2023