Politics Can Catholic lobbyists agree to a child abuse reporting law? In Washington, clergy are not mandated reporters. After a similar bill died last year, new language would offer exemptions for sacramental confessions. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / January 29, 2024
Politics BP, oil agenda have left state, U.S. unprepared U.S. Coast Guard crews work on the Deepwater Horizon response by fredfelleman / June 9, 2010
Crosscut Tout: Wallace Shawn, more than a great character actor Wallace Shawn by Jeff Schwager / January 21, 2011
Politics BP's record shows Northwest waters need greater protection An orca off Cherry Point by fredfelleman / August 22, 2010
The art of adapting novels for the stage "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay," now playing at Book-It by Jeff Schwager / July 10, 2014
Environment BP's Cherry Point operations: More than a fire investigation is needed From the start, BP has underestimated the spill and failed in its responsibilities to deal with the Gulf catastrophe. by fredfelleman / March 3, 2012
Politics Tankers, barges and trains, Oh my! Empty coal cars flank Bakken Oil tankers at the Port of Everett. by fredfelleman / November 12, 2013
Culture Great music, period, at Bellevue's Wintergrass Bluegrass Festival An impromptu Wintergrass jamm session. Credit: Wintergrass by Jeff Schwager / March 4, 2015
Tech Earth Day: Greenwashing works well for oil industry A refinery on Fidalgo Island near Anacortes (2008). by fredfelleman / April 21, 2014
News Jehovah's Witness church covered up child sex abuse, survivors say Washington's mandatory-reporter law, which has exempted clergy members since 1975, enabled the crimes for decades. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / October 18, 2022