Equity Legislature considers $12 minimum wage Watch: Lawmakers are divided over what would be best for the economy and job creation. by Robert Mak / February 5, 2014
Politics Inslee jumps into the minimum wage fight In his state of the state address, the governor says it will address economic inequity. Republicans worry about the effects on business. by Robert Mak / January 14, 2014
Tech History restored: The 'R' is back A 1906 Rainier beer poster - "Beneficial to young and old!" by Robert Mak / October 25, 2013
Politics Polluters pay, and then keep fouling the air anyway Saint-Gobain's Verralia plant turns old glass into new bottles. by Robert McClure for InvestigateWest / November 7, 2011
Culture Delegation crashes port event in Seattle to call for trucking changes Trucks operate at a Port of Seattle facility. Residents would like more steps to ensure diesel-engine pollution is minimized. by Robert McClure for InvestigateWest / September 14, 2011
Tech Is the Port making enough progress in curbing truck pollution? Trucks operate at a Port of Seattle facility. Residents would like more steps to ensure diesel-engine pollution is minimized. by Robert McClure for InvestigateWest / July 18, 2011
Politics South Seattle residents, scientists look for answers on air pollution's health threats Trucks operate at a Port of Seattle facility. Residents would like more steps to ensure diesel-engine pollution is minimized. by Robert McClure & Jenny Cunningham for InvestigateWest / June 13, 2011
Tech Port CEO talked green but balked at changes in law to reduce truck pollution Tay Yoshitani (Port of Seattle) by Robert McClure & Jenny Cunningham for InvestigateWest / June 13, 2011
Politics Refinery chemical: Bellingham's safety at risk? Barbed wire surrounds the ConocoPhillips refinery near Ferndale, which uses a type of chemical regulated under both the Deparrtment of Homeland Security and the EPA. by Robert McClure for InvestigateWest / February 28, 2011
Politics Ferndale plant has record of air-pollution notices The ConocoPhillips refinery near Ferndale has a history of regional citations for air issues. by Robert McClure for InvestigateWest / February 28, 2011
