Culture A Seattle photographer’s firsthand account of the Jan. 6 chaos Nate Gowdy discusses the Capitol attack and his new photo book ‘Insurrection.’ by Margo Vansynghel / January 6, 2023
Culture City of Olympia votes on a sales tax increase for arts initiatives The tax could raise $2.5 million per year for local arts, culture and science nonprofits and community projects. by Margo Vansynghel / April 25, 2022 / Updated April 28 10:31 a.m.
Politics Seattle celebrates Biden win, end of the Trump presidency After days of counting, The Associated Press called the race for the former vice president. Supporters responded with relief and excitement. by Margo Vansynghel & Melissa Santos & Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 7, 2020 / Updated at 5:58 p.m.
News Pandemic pushes WA foster care group homes into lose-lose dilemmas With one group home losing a state contract after turning away infected youth, operators at other homes fear state retaliation. by Rachel Nielsen & Robert McClure InvestigateWest / August 14, 2020 / Updated at 5:53 p.m. Aug. 14
Environment Building a seawall? These 'fish cops' might come knocking If passed by the Legislature, the new law would help save small fish and, by way of the food chain, orcas. by Brad Shannon & Robert McClure Investigate West / April 2, 2019
Politics Private utilities want more time to meet green goals Washington's Legislature could implement the state's first carbon fee in 2030. Some say that's still too fast. by Brad Shannon & Robert McClure Investigate West / February 26, 2019 / Updated at 3:30 p.m.
Politics As Seattle booms, council scrambles to save city trees Rob Johnson is rushing to pass a new ordinance, but activists say it leaves the trees vulnerable. by Robert McClure & Julie Davidow Investigate West / August 27, 2018
Politics Seattle’s booming, but construction workers fear a bust Construction workers wonder what a proposed business tax will mean for them as they build a city even they can't afford. by Margo Vansynghel / May 14, 2018
Politics Toxic cleanups, water projects face state budget cuts Cleaning up toxic waste. Protecting Puget Sound. Dealing with polluted rainwater runoff. All hang in the balance as the Democratic-dominated House and Republican-controlled Senate face a Thursday... by Robert McClure for InvestigateWest / March 8, 2016
Politics Should Washington get tougher on oil shipping? A tanker on Puget Sound (2009): A significant amount of oil shipping has moved to barges. by Robert McClure for InvestigateWest / January 28, 2016
