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.
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Q&A: WA’s broadband director on the $1.2B expansion challenge ahead
As Mark Vasconi prepares to retire, he outlines how the state can invest historic federal aid in connecting rural communities left out of past efforts.
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Why have Washington eviction cases doubled in the past six months?
Billions in federal pandemic aid masked dysfunction in the rental market. But that money is gone — along with some legal protections.
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WA spent $500M to help small, minority businesses. Did it work?
A Crosscut analysis of Working Washington grants found mixed results on equity initiatives and millions for large chains or franchises.
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$1.1M in COVID relief steered to Auburn horse racing track
State lawmakers earmarked some of Washington’s last pandemic funds to support Emerald Downs, bolstering the racing industry and drawing criticism.