Environment Washington could soon have a battery stewardship program Battery manufacturers operating in the state will be responsible for making the recycling process easier and cheaper for consumers. by Hannah Weinberger / April 20, 2023
News Attorney General Bob Ferguson on using his platform to pursue justice No matter who’s in power in the other Washington, Ferguson says he’s still busy suing the federal government and advocating for the rights of Washingtonians. by Hannah Weinberger / May 9, 2022
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
News WA laws banning private armies go unenforced before election As concerns grow over vigilante militias on Election Day, police say laws are too vague to invoke. by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / November 2, 2020 / Updated 2:10 p.m. November 3
Politics Washington state lawmakers look for ways to limit armed militias State laws are vague on armed protests and paramilitaries, but legislators and activists are trying to change that. by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / January 8, 2021
Environment Volkswagen settlement funds to pay for WA’s newest electric buses State officials see the money from VW as offering "a critical opportunity" to put more zero-emission vehicles, including school buses, on the streets. by Hannah Weinberger / June 18, 2019 / Updated June 19, 2019 at 10:40 a.m.
Environment Can this woman save biking in Washington state? Cyclists say our bike infrastructure leaves much to be desired. WSDOT's Barb Chamberlain wants to fix that. by Hannah Weinberger / February 12, 2019