News Seattle's Third Avenue Project takes a new approach to old problems Outreach providers and social workers are teaming up to combat drugs, crime and poverty in 'the Blade.' by Josh Cohen / February 27, 2023
Politics Is a 17-inch fossil enough to inspire Washington's state dinosaur? Suciasaurus rex is on the legislative docket again — but experts are wondering about the true origins of the partial femur found on Sucia Island. by Joshua Lee / February 24, 2023
Environment As crypto mines aim for climate action, critics call greenwashing Environmentalists are skeptical that the energy-hungry industry can achieve its ambitious goals. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / February 24, 2023
News Some farmers question WA state's plan to pay workers overtime Implementing the 40-hour work week could cause a financial challenge for tree-fruit growers, where mechanization is minimal. by Mai Hoang / February 23, 2023
News As Downtown recovers, Seattle reimagines what it could be With hybrid work here to stay, city leaders ask: Can the central business district become a residential neighborhood? by Josh Cohen / February 22, 2023
News Two Pike Place totem poles to be removed — but maybe not for good Despite controversy, the 50-foot cedar poles could be reinstalled before Seattle's Victor Steinbrueck Park reopens this fall. by Luna Reyna / February 22, 2023
News Podcast | The burden of rent in Washington’s smaller cities Places like Walla Walla, Yakima and Spokane are not the affordable alternatives they once were, but solutions could be coming. by Sara Bernard / February 22, 2023
Politics Seattle exotic dancers organize to improve 'predatory' conditions House fees and shared tips are causing some strip-club workers to actually lose money. Can liquor licenses and increased oversight help? by John Stang / February 21, 2023
Politics WA may soon expand dual-credit programs for high schoolers A package of legislative proposals would scale up enrollment efforts and subsidize fees for some students. by Taija PerryCook / February 21, 2023
Politics Rifle ban among gun-control bills advancing in the WA Legislature Other measures include mandated gun-safety training and imposed liability on firearm manufacturers. by Joseph O’Sullivan / February 20, 2023 / Updated at 9:40 a.m. on March 14
Politics Seattle's social housing measure is likely to pass As final ballots from the Feb. 14 special election roll in, 57% of voters are in favor of Initiative 135. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / February 17, 2023 / Updated at 4:20 p.m. on Feb. 17
News How a Texas ruling on abortion pills would affect Washington Medication abortion would remain legal. But the lawsuit could disrupt patient care, exacerbate side effects and create logistical barriers. by Megan Burbank / February 17, 2023
Politics Push to decriminalize fades as WA Senate considers new drug law Lawmakers are starkly divided over how to handle substance possession, even as one bill moves forward. by Joseph O’Sullivan / February 16, 2023
News How WA's worst mass shooting isolated Seattle's Chinese Americans The Wah Mee tragedy shook the Chinatown-International District 40 years ago. The ensuing media coverage further traumatized a grieving community. by Maleeha Syed / February 15, 2023
News Podcast | The effort to reform Washington prison culture Reporter Joseph O’Sullivan visited one of the state penitentiaries that is trying to change the relationship between guards and prisoners. by Sara Bernard / February 15, 2023