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 The Northwest's for-profit prison for immigrants, explained An immigrant is led to a holding cell at the Northwest Detention Center. by Drew Atkins / September 7, 2016
Politics Commercial sex and exploitation: Sorting out the public response Even police say that enforcement has changed to concentrate on social services and protecting teenagers. But are we doing enough? by Drew Atkins / October 27, 2014
Politics Massage parlors, happy endings & the burgeoning Eastside brothel scene In the Seattle area, you won't find the bulk of the sex industry on the streets -- or even online. by Drew Atkins / October 24, 2014