News Fatal hit-and-runs in Seattle leave lasting damage, few consequences More and more drivers are fleeing deadly collisions across Washington state and the nation. Can advocates and officials find a solution? by Lizz Giordano / March 22, 2023
Culture Seattle’s Dance Church is taking its movement gospel to the masses Could the local exercise craze be the next Zumba? With $4.7 million in venture capital, leaders must balance an artist-led mission with national expansion. by Marcie Sillman / March 15, 2023
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. by Lizz Giordano / March 1, 2023
Investigations 'Community navigators' bridge the healthcare gap for BIPOC groups In King County, public health ambassadors with cultural connections help break down patient/provider barriers. by Lizz Giordano / February 9, 2023
Culture UW dance pivots toward a more accessible, diverse curriculum The department is deprioritizing Eurocentric dance forms and opening courses to a wider array of students — no experience necessary. by Marcie Sillman / January 20, 2023
Investigations WA has 530 bridges in 'poor' condition — and limited repair money Even with $605 million in federal aid, the state can't catch up with its growing maintenance backlog. by Lizz Giordano / January 18, 2023
Equity Disability rights vs. snowy sidewalks: Seattle's annual conversation Sidewalk accessibility is a year-round problem for people with mobility issues — but snow and ice pose their own slew of difficulties. by Lizz Giordano / December 23, 2022
Equity Lummi Nation prioritizes tradition in new food assistance program Members of the nation in northwest WA now have more control over how culturally important foods — like locally caught salmon — are distributed. by Lizz Giordano InvestigateWest / December 14, 2022
Culture Seattle dance company buys a church on Queen Anne Thanks to a generous patron and pastor, local company Whim W’Him will have its own space for rehearsals and a school. by Marcie Sillman / December 12, 2022
Culture At 50, Pacific Northwest Ballet dances between its past and future Seattle’s celebrated ballet company is striving to increase diversity with a new repertory, new choreographers and new BIPOC and non-binary dancers. by Marcie Sillman / September 9, 2022