Investigations
$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.
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Environment
How wildfires are impacting outdoor recreation in Washington
Driven by climate change, more frequent blazes may change the way we hike, ski and camp.
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Supreme Court ruling opens door to limit LGBTQ+ civil rights
Christian web designer case was a test to see whether free speech outweighs anti-discrimination laws.
Environment
Washington’s ‘smoke season’ is back. Here’s how to stay safe.
As wildfire risk increases, so does the frequency of hazy, hazardous days. Here are some tips on monitoring air quality – and your health.
Environment
Are WA forests worth more as carbon sponges or timber harvests?
‘Working forests’ like state-run Tiger Mountain retain greenhouse gases — but logging is deeply entrenched in Northwest economies.