News How Comcast and other telecoms scuttle rural WA broadband efforts The state Public Works Board is considering changes after private internet companies successfully objected to local government initiatives. by Brandon Block / March 30, 2022 / Updated at 3 p.m. Friday, April 1
News Rural Jefferson County is building its own broadband network The Washington county's public utility district is taking advantage of federal dollars and a new state law to deliver broadband internet straight to its residents. by Brandon Block / March 21, 2022 / Updated at 2:15 p.m. on March 23
Equity King County has a plan to improve hate-crime reporting If a proposal passes today, a workgroup of government agencies and local nonprofits could move to address underreporting as soon as November. by Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers / September 13, 2022
Investigations Whatcom County paid $225K to settle sexual harassment complaints Multiple women accused a public works director of inappropriate conduct. Officials helped him get a new job by agreeing not to share the allegations. by Brandon Block / April 19, 2024
Investigations Washington UTC chair who used racial slur asked to resign An investigation found two commissioners allegedly used derogatory language, disregarded harassment complaints and failed to advance equity policies. by Brandon Block / March 15, 2024
News The American economy is booming, if not in most voters’ minds Polls find that despite strong employment and reduced inflation, citizens are in no mood to credit Biden — which could buoy Trump’s campaign. by Brandon Block / May 8, 2024