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 Human Elements: Cutting edge science via video game adventures Computer scientist Zoran Popovic uses video games to study some of the biggest diseases worldwide. by Beatriz Costa Lima / March 25, 2022
Environment Human Elements: How a biologist uses data to help salmon and humans Fisheries biologist Kwasi Addae uses data to help salmon and people live in balance. by Beatriz Costa Lima / February 25, 2022
Environment Support for this article is provided by Port of Seattle. Using Indigenous knowledge to reclaim food sovereignty Native chefs, educators and nutritionists are showing that environmental justice and food justice are inextricably linked. by Beatriz Costa Lima / August 20, 2021
Environment Support for this article is provided by Port of Seattle. Utilizar los conocimientos indígenas para recuperar la soberanía alimentaria Chefs, educadores y nutricionistas nativos demuestran los vínculos inextricables entre justicia ambiental y justicia alimentaria. by Beatriz Costa Lima / August 20, 2021
Environment Support for this article is provided by Port of Seattle. Inclusivity could alleviate shortage of wildland firefighters With longer fire seasons and bigger blazes, women firefighters say it's an 'all hands on deck' situation. by Beatriz Costa Lima / August 13, 2021