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
Death by 1033 cuts The author, a staunch opponent of Tim Eyman's tax-limiting ballot measure, worries that the "No" campaign is off to a sluggish, wonky start. by Judy Lightfoot / September 22, 2009
How a popular Seattle writer was labeled an anti-white racist <i>NurtureShock</i>, by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman by Judy Lightfoot / September 21, 2009
Politics Back to school homeless There are federal mandates and some stimulus funds, but not nearly enough to keep up with this heartbreaking problem. by Judy Lightfoot / September 8, 2009
A Seattle daughter learns a California way A Dad going blind teaches the wisdom of socks. by Judy Lightfoot / August 30, 2009
Equity Inside a Tent City near Microsoft An architect's vision for ending homelessness in Vancouver. by Judy Lightfoot / August 9, 2009
News from Nickelsville: Tony's story Two heartbreaking small incidents point up the fragility of life for a leader in a homeless village by Judy Lightfoot / August 3, 2009
Vonnegut's village, and mine In praise of urban errands, and all those friends on the street. by Judy Lightfoot / July 20, 2009