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
Politics For Christian nationalists, Eastern Washington is the promised land Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward appeared at an event linked to Matt Shea and religious extremists who have made inroads in the Inland Northwest. by Aaron Hedge RANGE Media / August 28, 2023
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. by Brandon Block / August 25, 2023
Politics 22 WA counties sue the state over lack of mental health care They say the Department of Social and Health Services is failing people in the criminal legal system who also have mental health issues. by Joseph O’Sullivan / August 23, 2023 / Updated at 5:24 p.m., on Aug. 23
News 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. by Mai Hoang / August 23, 2023
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. by Ashli Blow / August 22, 2023 / Updated at 9:20 a.m. on Aug. 25
Politics Seattle city employees say low pay, safety contribute to vacancies 11 unions representing almost 6,000 city workers are bargaining for new three-year contracts. by Josh Cohen / August 21, 2023
Politics WA senators just released more previously redacted records Leaders said they didn’t have more hidden information, but memos show blacked-out emails to cannabis lobbyists and texts with redacted bill names. by Joseph O’Sullivan / August 17, 2023
Environment Washington considers consolidating elk management Critics say that eliminating local control of the 10 populations in favor of a statewide plan could threaten Native treaty rights. by John Stang / August 16, 2023
Environment Some E-bike companies are pushing against right-to-repair laws Fires caused by rechargeable batteries spark controversy over whether e-bike owners should be allowed to make repairs themselves. by Maddie Stone Grist / August 14, 2023