Politics Inslee, environmentalists want aggressive action on climate, including a clean fuel standard They call this year’s Washington legislative session an opportunity to complete unfinished business. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / January 14, 2020
Politics WA lawmakers want to fund solutions for healthier soil — and less gassy cows Bipartisan proposals before the state legislature would help scientists learn about storing carbon in soils and invest in GPS-guided tractors and climate-friendly cattle feed. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / February 20, 2020
Environment Coronavirus could make fighting Washington wildfires harder Agencies that prepare for wildfires and recruit firefighters are busy responding to the pandemic. That could be a problem come summer. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 27, 2020
Environment Climate bills in WA a ‘comprehensive failure’ in 2020, critics say Key legislation to cut carbon emissions died, while goal-setting bill offers no path to reach target. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 25, 2020
Environment WA lawmakers pave the way for electric cars, but activists want more As the legislative session comes to a close, the green lobby is pushing lawmakers to do more to take on climate change. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 10, 2020
Culture A historic new trail for Washington hikers William O. Douglas, here on a 1949 Mount Stuart climb with Mount Rainier as backdrop, was an avid hiker. by Harris Meyer / September 17, 2012
Tech Medical care in Spokane faces future boldly Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital in Spokane by Harris Meyer / August 2, 2012
Politics Crosscut Investigation: Prosecutors, debt collectors buddy-up to punish bad checks Mike Hewitt, James Hargrove, Adam Kline by Harris Meyer / December 5, 2012
Cutting high-risk patient costs with . . . more care? A pilot King County program is taking aim at high-risk, high-cost medicaid patients with a simple concept: More help. by Harris Meyer / November 15, 2012
Politics How the state might spare public, businesses the initiative confusion New business opportunities will open with voters' decision to end the state liquor monopoly. by Harris Meyer / May 15, 2012