News Measuring the toll of a broken child care system Almost half the workforce can't leave the house with kids at home and few feasible options. by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / November 22, 2021
News WA child care costs rise faster than financial help for stressed families The search is on for solutions as child care costs top $14,500 a year for some Washington kids. by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / June 30, 2021
Politics Investigation finds Latino ballots in WA more likely to be rejected Latino signatures are more likely to be questioned and less likely to be fixed during Washington state elections. by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / February 15, 2021 / Updated at 4:20 p.m. on Feb. 15
Equity Native American drivers are more likely to be searched by Washington State Patrol While the searches occur at five times the rate for white drivers, they are less likely to turn up drugs or other contraband. by Jason Buch & Joy Borkholder Investigate West / December 19, 2019
Equity Why are black, queer and trans youth more at risk for homelessness? Last year's Count Us In survey, a daylong census of homeless and unstably housed youth and young adults in King County, found that 32 percent were African-American and 22 percent identified as LGBTQ. by Steve Scher / February 15, 2015
Equity Using home visits to make families stronger Kids need families to feel safe and secure. by Steve Scher / January 20, 2015
Equity Pay attention to me Attention isn't just nice, it's necessary for normal brain development. Without the right kind, infants grow into troubled teens and adults. by Steve Scher / December 9, 2014