News Calls, texts to helplines surge amid COVID-19 Over the course of the stay-at-home order, the federal Disaster Distress Hotline alone has seen calls from Washington state increase sevenfold. by Dean Russell & Jamie Smith Hopkins & Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / April 24, 2020
Environment The environmental wins and losses in Olympia this year Even with Democrats in charge of the Legislature, environmentalists struggled on climate, clean water and orca protection. by Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / March 16, 2018
Politics As time runs out, will lawmakers pass a historic carbon tax this year? The chances of the carbon tax passing are looking better than they ever have. by Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / February 28, 2018
Politics Is the sixth time the charm for Inslee's carbon tax? The 2018 Legislative session is nearing its final two weeks with some key environmental issues still undecided. by Sally Deneen for InvestigateWest / February 20, 2018
Politics 6 environmental issues to watch in Olympia Here's a rundown of key environmental issues expected to be argued and voted on by the end of the legislative session. by Sally Deneen for InvestigateWest / January 16, 2018
Politics States examine bounced-check enforcement practices Mike Hewitt, James Hargrove, Adam Kline by Harris Meyer / May 14, 2013
Politics Crosscut Investigation: Prosecutors, debt collectors buddy-up to punish bad checks Mike Hewitt, James Hargrove, Adam Kline by Harris Meyer / December 5, 2012
Politics McKenna vs. Inslee: A debate with a few twists Jay Inslee, left, and Rob McKenna at a debate. by Harris Meyer / October 3, 2012
Politics Insurance spat leads to less Rx coverage for some Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler at a 2009 rally in support of health care reform. by Harris Meyer / July 2, 2012
Politics How the state might spare public, businesses the initiative confusion New business opportunities will open with voters' decision to end the state liquor monopoly. by Harris Meyer / May 15, 2012
