Politics The new population figures show slow growth in Seattle and big growth in outer counties The region is growing smartly, particularly as you get farther away from Seattle, and in amenities-rich hotspots like Whatcom and the Columbia River valley. The new figures show what high costs will... by Richard Morrill / July 9, 2007
Politics The Seattle-area transportation proposals: a vast waste of money The projects covered by the November ballot measure in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties, Wash. (Regional Transportation Investment District) by Richard Morrill / June 19, 2007
Growth and density: Let's do the numbers Seattle's Capitol Hill, with Bellevue and the Cascade Mountains in the background. (Chuck Taylor) by Richard Morrill / May 21, 2007
Equity How programs for homeless youth pivoted in the pandemic Upended by COVID-19, some service providers went online, took to the road or otherwise found new ways to aid homeless youth and young adults. by Allegra Abramo & Sam Leeds Youth Today / February 7, 2022
Politics Growth in Seattle: Do we just throw up our hands? One of the downsides of the current wave of growth in Seattle is that housing trends favor projects intended for the wealthy, such as condos by Richard Morrill / August 14, 2007
Equity After a century of suppression, Native languages are being revived in Washington schools Throughout the state, tribal elders and educators are bringing Salish and other languages to youth. by Manola Secaira / February 11, 2020
Equity Washington sees surge of foster kids placed in hotels while they wait for treatment The Legislature may boost funds requested by Gov. Jay Inslee to better address severe behavioral cases. by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / January 30, 2020 / Updated at 10:50 a.m.
Growth Report: Washington should have built 225,600 more homes over past 15 years Washington state lawmakers seek bipartisan policy solutions to keep up with growing demand for housing. by Manola Secaira / January 10, 2020
Environment Four Washington teen activists explain how 2019 became the year of youth climate action In the Northwest and beyond, young people helped the climate movement go mainstream this year. Where should it go from here? by Manola Secaira / December 27, 2019
Growth New signage could make Seattle more accessible for pedestrians with disabilities The city plans to incorporate braille and information about hill slopes in the signage revamp. by Manola Secaira / December 18, 2019