Investigations WA intercepts millions in child support for low-income families In 2022, the state took over $40 million meant for impoverished children. A bipartisan bill could redirect a portion of future payments to families. by Brandon Block / January 25, 2024
Investigations WA health officials throw away millions of pandemic supplies Masks, gowns, gloves and more: States are culling their expired stockpiles, but medical experts say the waste shows a system unprepared for disasters. by Brandon Block / February 23, 2024
Investigations Battered by destructive floods, Grays Harbor bets on a $182M levee A 'once-in-a-generation' project could help Washington coastal cities Hoquiam and Aberdeen hold off economically devastating climate disasters. by Hannah Weinberger / January 17, 2023
Culture Kevin Kling: a master monologist at the Rep Kevin Kling and Simone Perrin in <i>How? How? Why? Why? Why?</i>, now playing at the Seattle Rep. (Chris Bennion) by Tom Keogh / March 26, 2008
Culture The Rep updates Moliere with TV comedy riffs A scene from <i>Imaginary Invalid</i>, now playing at Seattle Repertory Theater. (Chris Bennion) by Tom Keogh / March 5, 2008
The African American Film Festival is a fine example of community-based exhibition African American Film Festival flyer. by Tom Keogh / April 15, 2008
Anne Frank at Intiman: an avatar of uncompromised human spirit Lucy DeVito stars as Anne Frank in Intiman Theatre's production of <i>The Diary of Anne Frank</i>. (Chris Bennion) by Tom Keogh / April 7, 2008
Shrek the Musical opens, full of flippant perversity <i>Shrek</i> the movie. (DreamWorks) by Tom Keogh / September 15, 2008
Investigations WA spent $500M to help small, minority businesses. Did it work? A Crosscut analysis of Working Washington grants found mixed results on equity initiatives and millions for large chains or franchises. by Brandon Block / October 18, 2023 / Updated at 6 p.m. on Oct. 23, 2023
Investigations Why have Washington eviction cases doubled in the past six months? Billions in federal pandemic aid masked dysfunction in the rental market. But that money is gone — along with some legal protections. by Brandon Block / November 28, 2023