News Transit users 18 and younger ride free under new WA program Kids in Washington soon won’t have to pay to use public buses and trains across the state in a new $3 billion transit plan. by Melissa Santos / April 28, 2022
News Chinatown-International District leaders criticize Link expansion plans In Seattle's historic Asian neighborhood, some say Sound Transit's $54 billion light rail expansion echoes harms of past infrastructure projects. by Josh Cohen / April 28, 2022
News As the light rail expands, so do housing options for UW students With more stations opening, students can live farther from campus in more affordable housing. The trade-off? Longer commutes. by Hunter Bos / April 19, 2022
News Seattle voters could pay an added tax to speed up light rail buildout A new law allows Sound Transit to run city-specific ballot measures that would fund faster project delivery, expanded service or better infrastructure. by Josh Cohen / March 21, 2022
Politics 5 major things the Washington Legislature approved in 2022 ... and a few bills they left on the table. by Melissa Santos / March 11, 2022
Politics No increased WA gas tax in 'unprecedented' $16.8B transportation budget As vehicles change and with more available money, lawmakers look for other ways to fund transportation improvements. by Lizz Giordano / March 3, 2022
Politics King County Board of Health repeals decades-old helmet law The vote comes after an analysis found that enforcement disproportionately targeted homeless people and people of color. by Josh Cohen / February 17, 2022
News WA transit agencies say federal relief funds were distributed unfairly The federal government sent $2 billion to help keep regional transit alive. But the debate over how to spend that money is contentious. by Lizz Giordano / February 15, 2022
News Are WA traffic cameras reducing dangerous driving or making it worse? Here's what an analysis of citation data across three cities shows. by Lizz Giordano / January 31, 2022
News Staffing shortages on Washington ferries predate the pandemic For more than two decades, the state's ferry system has been chronically underfunded and staffing efforts are lagging. by Andrew Engelson / January 7, 2022
Environment Lessons from a year of reporting on climate solutions in the PNW 11 steps Washington, Oregon and British Columbia can take to decarbonize the economy. by Robert McClure & Peter Fairley InvestigateWest / December 15, 2021
Environment How Cascadia can fight climate change in 2022 — and get back on track Climate scientists set a 2030 deadline for us to reduce emissions and prevent further environmental devastation. by Peter Fairley InvestigateWest / December 8, 2021
Equity Why transit access can be unsafe for deaf and blind passengers New bus and train routes in Seattle are excellent news for some, but make life more complicated for those with limited sight and hearing. by Lizz Giordano / December 6, 2021
Opinion What it's going to take for Tacoma to become an 'anti-racist city' Mayor Victoria Woodards' high ambitions take aim at more than problems with policing. by Rubén Casas / November 30, 2021
Environment The dream of high speed rail in the PNW may finally be on the horizon Rail advocates argue new lines will grow the economy, shrink mobility inequalities and help decarbonize the region. by Lizz Giordano / November 18, 2021