Politics PNW voter education efforts aim to combat election fraud claims New campaigns in Washington and other states hope to shore up public trust ahead of the November midterms. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / October 12, 2022
Politics Washington and Oregon may regulate the wild West of crypto mining Environmental policies would affect bitcoin operations in the Northwest, which have seen a swell of interest driven by cheap hydropower. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / January 31, 2023
Equity Study reveals internet access inequities in Seattle and Portland CenturyLink offers some poorer neighborhoods with more residents of color slower internet for higher prices, an analysis found. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / January 4, 2023
News PNW schools scramble to find staff before the start of classes Districts report worker shortages from bus drivers to special education teachers. They're hiring less experienced candidates to fill the gaps. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / August 29, 2022
News WA foster parents say the state still hasn’t fixed its investigative system The state has been aware for years that fears of retaliation and frustration around investigations have driven away some otherwise willing foster parents. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / August 10, 2023
Culture WA farmers to Trump: Show us the trade deals Quincy, Washington, potato farmer Rex Calloway by Taryn Phaneuf / April 2, 2017
Culture In Washington orchards, hope, anxiety around Trump Orchardist Phil Doornink, 37, voted for Trump. He hopes the new president will make good on his promise to reduce government regulations. by Taryn Phaneuf / March 13, 2017
Equity A farm town ponders how to protect its immigrant workers Eustacio Mendoza Casarez, 46, of Yakima, harvests Jazz apples from an Allan Bros. Fruit orchard in Union Gap, Wash. by Taryn Phaneuf / April 30, 2017
Tech Taming the Northwest's beloved huckleberry Ripe huckleberries in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness last weekend by Taryn Phaneuf / August 25, 2016
News Washington psychologist accused of $125K in wage theft Synergia CEO Philip Hirsch has a decades-old history of allegedly shortchanging workers, who say part of the problem was a lack of oversight. by Kaylee Tornay InvestigateWest / May 15, 2023