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 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
Culture Taylor Hoang created a megaphone for ethnic business owners by Ana Sofia Knauf / October 15, 2015
Culture Eden Foods causing big fuss among liberals Eden Foods is the only organic food company suing the Obama Administration over contraceptive provisions in the Affordable Care Act. by Anna Goren / September 9, 2014
Politics Seattle mayor: Trade a latte a month for universal preschool How bright is the educational future of children in Seattle? by Ana Sofia Knauf / May 15, 2014
Environment What the heck's a climate hub? Corvallis, Oregon is now home to the federal government's Northwest regional climate hub. Why it matters. by Anna Goren / April 3, 2014
Politics Seattle's biggest food desert needs jobs more than grocery stores Delridge is the definition of a food desert, but a solution will be more complicated than just adding a few Safeways. by Anna Goren / March 17, 2014