Equity WA troopers still more likely to pull over Native American drivers Two years after an investigation showed a disproportionate bias, a state patrol report shows not much has changed. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / January 13, 2022
Equity Recent protests revive push for WA to speed up police reform Nearly two years after voters approved I-940, training lags while investigations into police-involved killings face scrutiny. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / August 25, 2020
News Efforts to bring COVID-19 relief to undocumented workers gain traction While people without legal immigration status pay into unemployment insurance, they don't benefit. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / June 23, 2020 / Updated on June 24 at 6 p.m.
Environment Coronavirus could make fighting Washington wildfires harder Agencies that prepare for wildfires and recruit firefighters are busy responding to the pandemic. That could be a problem come summer. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 27, 2020
Environment Climate bills in WA a ‘comprehensive failure’ in 2020, critics say Key legislation to cut carbon emissions died, while goal-setting bill offers no path to reach target. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 25, 2020
Inside Cascade PBS Remembering Crosscut contributor Peter Jackson A founder and longtime editor pay respects to the lifelong Seattleite — a good friend and great writer. by Knute Berger & Joe Copeland / March 25, 2020
Politics WA commits $50K to investigate bias in State Patrol stops Decision comes in the wake of revelations that Washington State Patrol troopers search people of color at far higher rates than whites. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / March 16, 2020
Environment WA lawmakers pave the way for electric cars, but activists want more As the legislative session comes to a close, the green lobby is pushing lawmakers to do more to take on climate change. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 10, 2020
Politics Racial bias study for WA State Patrol could resume after 13 years House budget has $50,000 to fund a collaboration between State Patrol and WSU to analyze traffic stops for evidence of bias. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / March 6, 2020
Opinion Gov. Jay Inslee's approach will be key to fighting COVID-19 As coronavirus deaths mount in Washington state, the governor hasn't been particularly front and center. by Joe Copeland / March 4, 2020
