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
News Can Seattle activists make it as 'career' politicians? Activists found their power in the streets in the summer of 2020. Now they're looking to use it in the halls of power. by Hannah Krieg / September 15, 2021
Politics Young WA progressives eye electoral offices – with reservations A new batch of candidates aim to make an impact without becoming 'career politicians.' by Hannah Krieg / September 14, 2021
News Diversity training on WA college campuses will soon be mandatory The new law, which will take effect in fall 2022, was shaped in part by student lobbyists. by Hannah Krieg / May 31, 2021 / Updated at 9:10 a.m. on June 1
News Seattle Asian community answers hate with love and support A year into the pandemic, local Asian activists work to protect and help community members fearing for safety and facing economic strain. by Hannah Krieg / April 13, 2021
Politics WA looks to end driver’s license suspensions over unpaid debt Lawmakers say connecting unpaid parking tickets to license suspensions amounts to punishing the poor. by Hannah Krieg / March 25, 2021 / Updated at 1:55 p.m. on March 26
Politics WA Legislature debates cost and value of launching Equity Office Budget writers may find the money for the new office, but questions remain about where it would get its power and authority. by Hannah Krieg / January 25, 2021
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
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
Equity State Patrol under pressure to examine bias in traffic stops following investigation Officials have not filed a report since 2009 that examines the race and ethnicity of drivers who troopers stop and search. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / January 28, 2020
