Investigations
Starbucks union fight shows hard road for many toward contract
Prolonged negotiations and mounting complaints at the Seattle-based coffee retailer show the obstacles a new labor movement faces.
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Investigations
Auditors flag half of Washington counties over COVID-19 aid
Findings of fraud or misuse remained rare despite short deadlines set for local governments to spend billions in emergency relief.
Environment
EPA says it will look into Butte's mine dust 'potential emergency'
Regulators claim they will address public health concerns after an InvestigateWest report exposed officials coordinating with mining corporations.
News
Guards in Vancouver, WA public schools used illegal restraint
Records show that security officers continued to use prohibited holds on students over a year after they were banned.
Politics
Seattle City Council moves to give gig workers paid sick leave
This week, the Council took steps to expand the pandemic-era benefit — and make it permanent.