Equity Nearly 50 years later, Seattleites remember the Cambodian genocide Khmer community members visited City Hall for a proclamation that recognized a traumatic period in their collective history. by Maleeha Syed / April 21, 2023
Equity Seattle summit addresses Asian American, NHPI economic issues Community members met federal leaders to discuss opportunities for local businesses amid the pandemic and anti-Asian hate. by Maleeha Syed / April 4, 2023
Equity WA awards grants to BIPOC groups tackling birthing inequities A project from the Washington State Department of Health is funding five organizations to help address racism and maternal mortality rates. by Maleeha Syed / March 27, 2023
Environment EPA says it will look into Butte's mine dust 'potential emergency' Regulators claim they will address public health concerns after an InvestigateWest report exposed officials coordinating with mining corporations. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / March 23, 2023
News Japanese Americans protest a wind project near the Minidoka site Advocates say 400 turbines will threaten the sanctity of the historic Idaho location that served as an incarceration camp during WWII. by Maleeha Syed / March 13, 2023
Environment In a toxin-exposed Montana mining town, the EPA favors polluters Scientists say the agency is siding with the companies, even after it acknowledged that open-pit mining in Butte is unsafe and requires major cleanup. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / March 6, 2023
News Kirkland vigil marks one year of war in Ukraine On the first anniversary of Russia's invasion, dozens gathered at St. John’s Episcopal Church to honor the lives lost. by Maleeha Syed / March 2, 2023
News How WA's worst mass shooting isolated Seattle's Chinese Americans The Wah Mee tragedy shook the Chinatown-International District 40 years ago. The ensuing media coverage further traumatized a grieving community. by Maleeha Syed / February 15, 2023
Culture Festivities in Focus: Lunar New Year ends with CID celebration Seattleites turned out in droves to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with lion dances, martial arts and plenty of food. by Maleeha Syed / February 8, 2023
Politics WA bills propose initiatives to bring special-ed students back home State lawmakers hope to increase oversight of kids with disabilities sent out of state and prohibit or limit the use of isolation and restraint. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / February 6, 2023