News Washington is failing to aid child sex-trafficking victims A 2020 law mandated the support of two new ‘Safe Harbor’ centers where kids could get treatment — but the state hasn’t made this happen. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / October 2, 2023
News Tahoma superintendent resigns after child sex-abuse investigation Two board members have also stepped down after it was revealed the school district didn’t discipline an accused predator. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / September 25, 2023
News Parents outraged Tahoma School District failed to stop accused predator The district admitted it was negligent in employing paraeducator Bryan Neyers for nearly five years after being told of his behavior. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / August 29, 2023
Equity Low-income domestic violence survivors still lack support in WA While the state has expanded its full protection-order policies, advocates say funding for housing, shelters and legal services is still needed. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / July 4, 2023
News Housing restrictions are leaving more PNW sex offenders homeless Laws in Oregon and Washington can be counterproductive to public safety by keeping registrants on the streets, where they are more likely to reoffend. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / May 25, 2023
Environment Oregon Democrats try to learn from British Columbia’s carbon tax B.C.’s tax was backed by conservatives and cut emissions without harming rural communities. Can it work elsewhere? by Erik Neumann / May 13, 2021
Culture Mountains to Sound Greenway tackles one of its toughest links: Seattle The Mountains to Sound Greenway. by Erik Neumann / September 26, 2011
Culture Welcome, wolves! All hail the bear! The first confirmed Cascade grizzly, sighted in October 2010. by Erik Neumann / September 10, 2011
Politics Pioneer Square protest targets Alberta tar sands pipeline Protesters take their message to Obama Campaign office in Seattle and State Democratic Party. by Erik Neumann / August 29, 2011
Culture A Seattle AIDS campaign stirs charges of racism This photo is used with a caption that says, "He feels his man loves him but he also knows he is stepping out on him. It's called concurrency and it's spreading infection." by Erik Neumann / August 24, 2011
