News Spokane backs plan to offer defendants services in place of jail time The 'supported release' pilot program would provide nonviolent defendants housing assistance, addiction treatment or mental health counseling while awaiting trial. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / May 23, 2022
News Sending disabled students out of state gains WA lawmakers’ attention Sen. Manka Dhingra has called for a joint session to address the practice, which splits up families and costs taxpayers millions. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / March 25, 2022
News Washington is shipping more disabled students out of state Disability advocates accuse state lawmakers of shortchanging special education, splitting up families and costing taxpayers millions. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / February 15, 2022
News Firing of Spokane public health official boils over into high-level fight The dismissal led to a blistering ‘personal’ email from a top state official, who then herself was fired from her Health Department post. by Wilson Criscione The Inlander / July 15, 2021
Politics Tight budgets force cuts to King County Public Health Auburn protestors register their dismay at looming cuts to King County's public health services. by Zachariah Bryan / August 27, 2014
Equity Native Intelligence Kay Fiddler's kids (left to right): Monica, Briana, Jesus and Kieth, with Annabelle in front. by Zachariah Bryan / November 4, 2013
Equity Temp Mom Katrina Hanawalt and Kai, her adopted foster son. by Zachariah Bryan / September 15, 2013
Equity "Kincare" keeps foster kids with family Kathy Vermillion is taking care of her grandkids Chance, Xena and Beverly. by Zachariah Bryan / August 19, 2013
Equity What's softball got to do with helping homeless youth? Seahawks receiver Golden Tate tests his skills at kickball during a benefit for homeless youth. by Zachariah Bryan / June 17, 2013
Culture Scandinavian birchboard: Bad art or ironically insightful? The Nordic Heritage Museum explores whether Scandinavian kitsch strikes a chord in those who view it. by Zachariah Bryan / December 6, 2012