News Puget Sound transit and riders navigate post-pandemic commutes With more people working in-office, local agencies try to make light-rail and bus services more consistent. But they face staff shortages and delays. by Andrew Engelson / March 22, 2024
News WA courts are meant to fine convicted sex buyers. Most don’t Courts could have collected over $2.5 million in fees in the past decade, which would have gone to programs to alleviate trafficking. Why didn’t they? by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / March 25, 2024
Politics Seattle Councilmember pushes housing, community development pilot Tammy Morales is proposing the Connected Communities program to incentivize construction of affordable housing and amenities through looser zoning rules. by Josh Cohen / March 26, 2024
Investigations Podcast | Reporting on alleged labor trafficking off the WA coast Lizz Giordano takes us behind the scenes on how dozens of foreign Filipino fishermen wound up stranded on a boat in Grays Harbor. by Maleeha Syed / March 27, 2024
News Washington youth mental health shows best improvement in 20 years The Healthy Youth Survey reported that though depressive feelings have increased since 2002, this year found improved health and access to support. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / April 1, 2024
News The Newsfeed: Filipino fishermen spent months stuck in a WA marina Six workers are now alleging wage theft and labor exploitation. Plus, King County auditors find more needs to be done to save salmon habitats. by Paris Jackson / March 28, 2024
News In rural Washington, patients travel hours for basic healthcare Local physicians and researchers say long-term solutions like new training programs could help bridge the access gap. by Megan Burbank / March 28, 2024 / Updated at 1 p.m. on March 28
Politics Seattle Council unanimously approves raises for 10,000 city workers The vote finalized more than a year of bargaining for new union contracts, including back pay, annual wage increases and other benefits. by Josh Cohen / April 2, 2024
Politics Many WA youth exiting mental health treatment face homelessness Shelter resources are scarce for unhoused young adults completing inpatient care. HB 1929 would establish at least two residential programs for them. by Scarlet Hansen / March 1, 2024 / Updated at 2:45 p.m. on April 3
News The Newsfeed: Federal judge rules on WA's redistricting map Also, unissued court fees keep funds from human trafficking survivor resources, and a look at public transit delays in the Seattle metro area. by Paris Jackson / April 4, 2024