Equity WA relying on hotels, state offices to house foster kids more than ever With nowhere else to go, the state’s most at-risk kids — and their caseworkers — are faced with limited options. by Rachel Nielsen InvestigateWest / September 7, 2020
Equity Foster parents say ‘retaliation’ by caseworkers means fewer families to help kids in need Records portray a culture of fear, even as Washington state attempts to respond to a flood of new cases. by Rachel Nielsen InvestigateWest / January 15, 2020
Politics Exotic dancers face workplace hazards. Could the Legislature help? Washington Democrats may introduce a bill to address pay inconsistency and legal protections for dancers. by John Stang / January 9, 2019
Equity Dental health care options start to expand Thanks to the Legislature, $16 million is going into expanding services and capacity in Washington state. by John Stang / September 25, 2018
Politics Pasco police criticized for Spanish lesson from Border Patrol Some say the decision to have Border Patrol teach Pasco officers Spanish is a power move meant to intimidate local Latinos. by John Stang / July 9, 2018
Equity Washington will give parents paid family leave Gov. Jay Inslee signs the new family leave law. The bill's main sponsor, Sen. Joe Fain, is on the left, holding a child. by John Stang / July 5, 2017
Politics Teen wage bills to get new examination Sen. Michael Baumgartner by John Stang / January 31, 2015
Equity House committee gives $12 minimum wage a lift Rep. Mike Sells, D-Everett by John Stang / January 29, 2015
