News Ways to fix the child care system in Washington state Federal and state programs continue to push for more funds to support families and child care by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / January 18, 2022
News Why child care in the U.S. lags behind much of the world Ideological differences make more of a difference than financial resources in keeping U.S. child care behind. by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / January 5, 2022
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 King County crisis responders struggle with backlogs Police have stepped back from engaging in mental health crises, meaning families sometimes wait weeks for a response. by David Kroman / November 16, 2021
News Post-election Seattle has housing density on the agenda Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell will face a renewed conversation on zoning in the city. by David Kroman / November 11, 2021
News The real costs of child care in America In Washington state and across the country, the financial realities of child care are like mismatched puzzle pieces jammed together. by Joy Borkholder InvestigateWest / November 9, 2021
News Harrell is Seattle's next mayor, after González concedes Ann Davison won her race to be Seattle's top lawyer, while Sara Nelson and Teresa Mosqueda won their races for city council. by David Kroman / November 4, 2021 / Updated: Friday, Nov. 5 at 4:50 pm
Politics Ann Davison leading in Seattle city attorney race If the results hold, this election will represent a major setback for the growing numbers of people in Seattle calling for a radical rethinking of criminal justice in the city. by David Kroman / November 2, 2021 / Updated at 1 p.m. on Nov. 5
Politics Seattle voters appear to elect Bruce Harrell to be next mayor In city council contests, Sara Nelson and Teresa Mosqueda to win their races. by David Kroman / November 2, 2021
News At stake in 2021 Seattle elections: policing, homelessness and COVID Results in city council and mayor’s races will indicate how voters want the city to handle some of its hardest issues. by David Kroman / November 2, 2021