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.
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Politics
WA Legislature keeps most of its priority bills alive — so far
At the 2024 session midpoint, lawmakers are focusing on big statewide issues such as clean energy, rent stabilization and police accountability.
Indigenous Affairs
How the case of a missing Indigenous teen fell through the cracks
No one was looking for Kit Nelson-Mora, despite warning signs, until a friend contacted police over a year after their disappearance in Omak.
Environment
PFAS in Washington’s well water could make you sick
‘Forever chemicals’ linked to ailments from high cholesterol to cancer are in our clearest aquifers — but steep costs pose cleanup challenges.
Politics
WA bill would add explicit ‘deepfakes’ to child pornography laws
HB 1999 would close a legal recourse loophole by outlawing the use of a minor’s face to digitally fabricate sexual content.