Politics The e-bike craze has officially hit Seattle As e-bikes become increasingly popular in Seattle, they're transforming both commutes and the market. by John Nelson / May 1, 2018
Politics State must protect foster children from abuse, court rules In a 5-4 ruling, the Washington state Supreme Court sided with the five former foster children who had been abused. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / November 1, 2018
Culture This year only, locals have special access to Washington's best trail Mount Rainier from Skyscraper Mountain along the Wonderland Trail. by John Nelson / May 29, 2016
Politics First a fee increase, is privatization of the parks next? A woman hikes at Mount Rainier National Park. by John Nelson / October 27, 2017
Environment Coming to Washington ski slopes: Fake snow The gondola at Crystal stands ready to begin its winter season. In the future, Crystal may expand snowmaking to its upper mountain. by John Nelson / October 23, 2017
Culture Test riding Seattle's bike shares: A guide Three private companies — Spin, ofo and LimeBike — have dropped 9,000 easily rentable two-wheelers onto our streets, placing us firmly at the forefront of American cities with dockless bike-share... by John Nelson / December 7, 2017
Culture Are the ski slopes only for the 1 percent? Is skiing just for rich people? It depends on how much you love the sport. by John Nelson / February 27, 2018
Politics Washington Legislature charts ‘new beginning’ in climate change fight As the dust settles in Olympia, the state has finally embraced cap and trade, electric cars and environmental justice. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / May 3, 2021 / Updated at 8:30 a.m. on May 4
Politics Inside Washington’s $328M push to prevent disastrous wildfires The state Legislature is considering a massive investment to step up firefighting, improve forests and secure communities near the fire lines. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / April 16, 2021 / Updated at 4:20 a.m. on April 20
Politics Washington state poised to ban guns at protests, Capitol grounds Despite opposition from Republicans and gun-rights activists, lawmakers in Olympia are working to deter ad hoc ‘patrols’ and armed protests. by Levi Pulkkinen & Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / April 9, 2021