Investigations WA intercepts millions in child support for low-income families In 2022, the state took over $40 million meant for impoverished children. A bipartisan bill could redirect a portion of future payments to families. by Brandon Block / January 25, 2024
Investigations WA health officials throw away millions of pandemic supplies Masks, gowns, gloves and more: States are culling their expired stockpiles, but medical experts say the waste shows a system unprepared for disasters. by Brandon Block / February 23, 2024
Tech Black and white (or is it red?) all over The Seattle Times Co. is on its way back to profitability, a glowing New York Times article reported recently, but the paper's own numbers raise doubts. by Bill Richards / September 16, 2009
Tech A move by Hearst raises new questions about pi.com's future The P-I globe is still there along with a legacy website, but the newspaper is gone. by Bill Richards / June 14, 2010
Light-hearted 'Coppelia' a technical triumph PNB's Jonathan Porretta as Franz in 'Coppélia.' by jeanlenihan / June 4, 2010
Dreamy costumes, strong dancing carry PNB's 'Cinderella' The perfect tulle skirt, as virtuous as Cinderella herself. Above, PNB corps de ballet dancer Stacy Lowenberg in Kent Stowell's 'Cinderella.' by jeanlenihan / February 10, 2011
Maine pension fund won't back buy of Blethen chain P-I presses stop; Times troubles roll on by Bill Richards / March 17, 2009
Maybe it went to voice mail The print P-I's end is near. Why no call from Hearst? by Bill Richards / March 12, 2009
New bad news at the Seattle Times Advertising in February was down 45% over the previous year, and the Times' pension plan has become underfunded, according to a memo to the staff. by Bill Richards / March 4, 2009
Seattle Times asks staffers for 12% pay cuts E-mail to staff strikes an urgent note, saying the paper faces a liquidity crisis and "cannot afford to delay." by Bill Richards / February 4, 2009