News Races to watch in the Washington Legislature this year With President Joe Biden and national Democrats facing headwinds, WA state Senator Emily Randall and other incumbents are working hard to avoid a red wave. by Joseph O’Sullivan / July 5, 2022 / Updated at 9 a.m. on July 5
Politics King County considers moving most elections to even years So-called 'off-year' elections have lower voter turnout. A proposed change would move a dozen county races in an effort to garner more ballots. by Joseph O’Sullivan / June 27, 2022
News ‘Roe v. Wade’: WA officials, advocates react to Supreme Court ruling The right to abortion is protected in Washington. But the rollback could have 'dangerous consequences' for the state's healthcare system and beyond. by Joseph O’Sullivan / June 24, 2022 / Updated at 5:45 p.m. on June 24
During wildfires, West Coast farmworkers forced to put harvest over health Little is done to protect the workers’ health, and many feel powerless to hold employers accountable. by Mara Kardas-Nelson & Jess Alvarenga & Rosa Amanda Tuirán InvestigateWest / October 6, 2020
How wildfires in the American West hurt the entire country As smoke travels, it can cause illness and economic hardship thousands of miles away. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / October 1, 2020
As wildfires break records, firefighters face growing health risks Emerging scientific evidence shows they may be at risk of respiratory and heart illness, and maybe even cancer. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 28, 2020
How British Columbia protects its people from wildfire smoke The Canadian province is well ahead of Washington and Oregon in protecting people’s health from wildfires. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 22, 2020
Wildfire smoke’s health impacts have only just begun A growing body of evidence shows smoke sickens and can even kill. Is the government doing enough to protect residents? by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 21, 2020
