Eastern Washington
This tiny Eastern WA town could become a bitcoin mining hub
California investors hope to strike it rich by building a huge crypto operation in the remote town of Usk. But the community isn't so sure.
Zachariah Bryan
Zachariah Bryan is an investigative reporter for InvestigateWest. He has written for newspapers and magazines in Washington, Alaska and Montana. Most recently, he worked at the Daily Herald in Everett
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Politics
Signature checking is WA's safeguard against election fraud
Over the years, officials have identified just a handful of ballots that might have been fraudulently cast — out of several million votes tallied across the state.
WA battery maker faces accusations of providing U.S. tech to China
Mukilteo-based UniEnergy absorbed millions of taxpayer dollars. Hazardous waste, geopolitical chaos and corporate implosion ensued.
Culture
Scandinavian birchboard: Bad art or ironically insightful?
The Nordic Heritage Museum explores whether Scandinavian kitsch strikes a chord in those who view it.
Politics
Seattle Pacific University: An emerging community role
In 17 years, the now-retiring president has built a culture of community service while growing enrollment to a record level. His successor looks like someone who might make SPU's work more widely felt.