Politics How redistricting changed WA’s 12th Legislative District Once considered a conservative stronghold, new boundaries extending into King and Snohomish counties are altering the political landscape. by Dominick Bonny / October 24, 2024
Equity Cashmere senior challenges WA schools to speak out against racism Even as educators grapple with starting the discussion, students throughout the state say that racist bullying remains a problem. by Dominick Bonny / June 9, 2023
Environment Washington scablands tour explores Native history, sacred sites Colville elder Randy Lewis leads a day-long bus trip through the canyons, columns and geological structures that hold special meaning for local tribes. by Dominick Bonny / May 9, 2023
News Refugees in Central Washington are making new holiday traditions Families from Ukraine and Afghanistan celebrate the season with communities they have found in Wenatchee. by Dominick Bonny / December 29, 2022
Equity Wenatchee's Drag Queen Story Hour met with enthusiasm, protests Though protesters forced a change of venue, families say the YWCA event — which involves drag queens reading books to children — was a success. by Dominick Bonny / November 15, 2022
Equity WA troopers still more likely to pull over Native American drivers Two years after an investigation showed a disproportionate bias, a state patrol report shows not much has changed. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / January 13, 2022
Equity Recent protests revive push for WA to speed up police reform Nearly two years after voters approved I-940, training lags while investigations into police-involved killings face scrutiny. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / August 25, 2020
News Efforts to bring COVID-19 relief to undocumented workers gain traction While people without legal immigration status pay into unemployment insurance, they don't benefit. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / June 23, 2020 / Updated on June 24 at 6 p.m.
Politics WA commits $50K to investigate bias in State Patrol stops Decision comes in the wake of revelations that Washington State Patrol troopers search people of color at far higher rates than whites. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / March 16, 2020
Politics Racial bias study for WA State Patrol could resume after 13 years House budget has $50,000 to fund a collaboration between State Patrol and WSU to analyze traffic stops for evidence of bias. by Jason Buch InvestigateWest / March 6, 2020
