News What the latest Supreme Court abortion ruling could mean for WA Emergency abortions can resume in Idaho, but Northwest advocates say more restrictions could be coming. by Megan Burbank / June 28, 2024
Politics Seattle’s dual dispatch police alternative is expanding citywide The CARE department will hire 18 additional responders, three supervisors and work seven days a week addressing mental and behavioral health crises. by Josh Cohen / June 27, 2024 / Updated: June 27, 11:25 A.M.
Investigations Pierce deputy drove 83 mph in wrong lane during deadly 2020 crash Records show the county settled for $3.5M after deeming the collision highly preventable, demonstrating the vague legal standards for officer driving. by Brandon Block / June 25, 2024
Politics New tax to fund social housing likely headed to Seattle ballots The measure proposes a 5% “excess compensation” tax on companies for each employee with a salary over $1M to help fund permanently subsidized housing. by Josh Cohen / June 24, 2024
Investigations WA mobile home complaints over rent hikes, policies surged in 2023 The AG’s Office reported an unprecedented number of claims as parks are bought up by corporations and pandemic eviction moratoriums expire. by Farah Eltohamy / June 21, 2024
Politics Spokane-area 5th District race wide open with McMorris Rodgers out After the 20-year incumbent declined to run, 11 candidates are now battling to represent Eastern WA in the historically powerful U.S. House seat. by Nicholas K. Geranios / June 19, 2024
Investigations Podcast | How building maintenance affects veteran care in Seattle Lizz Giordano and Lauren Gallup discuss their reporting on Puget Sound Veterans Affairs clinic complaints. Plus, what’s changing with Northwest Reports. by Maleeha Syed / June 19, 2024
News County audit details grim conditions at Capitol Hill youth jail Young detainees report concerns with drinking-water quality, long periods without visitors, lack of substance-abuse treatment and staffing shortages. by Julia Park / June 17, 2024 / Updated at 1:30 p.m. on June 20
News For older renters, Western WA’s housing boom can sow insecurity After three forced moves, with a fourth on the horizon, the threat of homelessness looms for one couple amid a daunting housing market. by Josh Cohen / June 13, 2024
Investigations Audit finds more problems with how WA spent federal COVID aid A new report found 86 issues, a record number, with how state agencies spent funds, listing documentation deficiencies and $1.17B in questioned costs. by Jacob Jones / June 12, 2024