Politics Bill struggles to give municipal judges freedom from cities' pressure on revenues Chief Justice Barbara Madsen worries about the independence of some municipal judges. by Harris Meyer / December 13, 2010
Politics Municipal courts: How independent are some judges? Chief Justice Barbara Madsen worries about the independence of some municipal judges. by Harris Meyer / December 12, 2010
Equity DREAM Act: Are Republicans afraid to follow their hearts? Demonstrations are targeting members of Congress, like the Yakima Valley's Doc Hastings, who haven't committed to helping young undocumented students prepare for a future here. A Republican activist... by Harris Meyer / December 1, 2010
Culture The challenges of loving French wine in Eastern Washington Hans Giner, right, and French winemaker Michel Puzio by Harris Meyer / November 24, 2010
Equity More students in Washington are homeless Ballard High School: There can be homeless students in any school. Identifying homeless high school students often becomes more difficult. by Carol Smith for InvestigateWest / October 23, 2010
Equity Homeless kids face mental health risks Ben Danielson, M.D., is medical director of the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic of Seattle Children’s Hospital. by Carol Smith / October 23, 2010
Culture Why winemakers are split on Initiative 1100 The Horse Heaven Hills vineyard at Columbia Crest winery by Harris Meyer / October 20, 2010
Politics Are local courts overstepping by helping bill collectors apply the screws? Janelle Leslie by Harris Meyer / October 3, 2010
Culture Yakima coming into its own as a wine-tourism destination The view from a Desert Wind Winery guest room by Harris Meyer / May 27, 2010
Politics First-year complications with assisted suicide Former Gov. Booth Gardner's much-publicized support contributed to passage of Washington's assisted-death law. by Harris Meyer / March 22, 2010
