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
Culture Despite free borders, Roma (Gypsies) are still Europe's outcasts Roma children by Jim Compton / August 30, 2010
Politics How accurate is Battle in Seattle? <i>Battle in Seattle</i>'s portrayal of the 1999 WTO protests. (Insight Film Studios) by Jim Compton / September 30, 2008
Politics My hopes and fears for Egypt Crowds protest against the Mubarak regime in Egypt. by Jim Compton / April 18, 2011
Culture The Bedouin key to understanding Qaddafi Qaddafi, thumbing through his 'Green Book' by Jim Compton / April 3, 2011
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
Investigations Q&A: WA’s broadband director on the $1.2B expansion challenge ahead As Mark Vasconi prepares to retire, he outlines how the state can invest historic federal aid in connecting rural communities left out of past efforts. by Brandon Block / December 14, 2023
Politics Death on the Nile An angry crowd shouts in Cairo's Tahrir Square. by Jim Compton / November 23, 2011