News Education benefit for active-duty military can be elusive The Pentagon promises opportunities for education as part of enlistment. But availability of college classes is spotty as the perk gets slashed. by Levi Pulkkinen The Hechinger Report / September 20, 2021
News Vaccine-hesitant Washingtonians open up about their fears Most attention goes to the committed anti-vaccine crowd but a quarter of those unvaccinated come from a more politically, racially diverse group. by Levi Pulkkinen / September 1, 2021
Environment The key to living with wildfire smoke? Preparation Some parts of Washington have so far avoided smoky air. But that could change. Here’s what you can do to be ready. by Levi Pulkkinen / July 29, 2021
News Fraudsters convicted for selling spoiled, tainted food to discount grocers Facing a federal judge in Seattle, Randy Sparks and Dexter Jorgensen put themselves forward as heroes in the fight against food waste. by Levi Pulkkinen / July 19, 2019
Politics Youth suicides are up in WA. Can the state help? In the two-plus decade since teen suicide prevention made a major impact a new wave of deaths is prompting new approaches to the problem. by Levi Pulkkinen / July 8, 2019
Politics State must protect foster children from abuse, court rules In a 5-4 ruling, the Washington state Supreme Court sided with the five former foster children who had been abused. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / November 1, 2018
Michael McCafferty, 'the soul of SAM,' retires Michael McCafferty in straw suit created by Carl Smool. by Roger Downey / April 17, 2012
We never treated right the Sam Francis painting that got away The Sam Francis painting dominated its lobby setting before it was removed in June. by Roger Downey / July 25, 2010
Culture Seattle spirits: Local booze to savor - and avoid What's in your martini? by Roger Downey / May 30, 2013