Politics Washington Legislature charts ‘new beginning’ in climate change fight As the dust settles in Olympia, the state has finally embraced cap and trade, electric cars and environmental justice. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / May 3, 2021 / Updated at 8:30 a.m. on May 4
Politics Inside Washington’s $328M push to prevent disastrous wildfires The state Legislature is considering a massive investment to step up firefighting, improve forests and secure communities near the fire lines. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / April 16, 2021 / Updated at 4:20 a.m. on April 20
Politics Washington state poised to ban guns at protests, Capitol grounds Despite opposition from Republicans and gun-rights activists, lawmakers in Olympia are working to deter ad hoc ‘patrols’ and armed protests. by Levi Pulkkinen & Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / April 9, 2021
News Deaths in WA prisons draw scrutiny from state Legislature Inmate death rates are rising even as prison populations shrink. State lawmakers are taking a closer look at the data and potential solutions. by Levi Pulkkinen / August 6, 2020
News Cancer treatment in WA prisons often too little, too late Public records and interviews with officials and advocates reveal why cancer is a growing cause of death for an aging prison population. by Levi Pulkkinen / August 5, 2020
News Health care in WA prisons leaves inmates waiting months or years for help While homicides and suicides in prison get the most press, Washington prisoners are more likely to die of untreated or undertreated illness. by Levi Pulkkinen / August 4, 2020
Support for The New Normal is provided by Comcast. The New Normal: Life after surviving coronavirus Seattle grandmother Sadie Pimpleton was hospitalized with COVID-19 and says she saw the end. She’s now back home with her grandkids, finding ways to help others. by Dorothy Edwards / July 6, 2020
Culture Photos: How the pandemic reshaped our milestones in 2020 From weddings to quinceañeras and births, six families reflect on how they celebrated their biggest moments this year. by Dorothy Edwards / January 4, 2021
Culture COVID can't stop Seattle's queer event curators BeautyBoiz The LGBTQ collective takes its parties online with drag shows, films and podcasts by Dorothy Edwards / September 17, 2020
Side hustles become essential as jobs disappear during the pandemic Whether they lost their jobs or the nature of their work changed, these Seattleites are finding creative ways to supplement their income. by Matt M. McKnight & Dorothy Edwards / September 14, 2020