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
Culture City policies on police: Can our elected leaders make the calls? Seattle City Council member Tim Burgess. by Kent Kammerer / March 24, 2011
Equity For some of our homeless, why not managed campgrounds? Seattle's Hooverville, 1932 by Kent Kammerer / September 15, 2009
Equity A new librarian faces tough economic times Susan Hildreth, Seattle's new City Librarian by Kent Kammerer / May 18, 2009
Politics Why isn't the City of Seattle cutting more staff? So far, Mayor Nickels is sparing high-salary administrators and departments with strong unions. The reason: it's easier to cut services than personnel. by Kent Kammerer / May 4, 2009
Culture Hard times. What would Forrest Gump do? A child asleep in a box, Seattle Hooverville, 1933 by Kent Kammerer / April 7, 2009
Politics Memo to city pols: times are tough 'Hammering Man' is a cheerless drudge. by Kent Kammerer / December 21, 2008