Mental health support can't keep up with wildfires or hurricanes As climate change drives more and more disasters, mental health support is in greater need than ever. America is not ready. by Dean Russell & Jamie Smith Hopkins & Molly Taft & Sally Deneen Columbia Journalism Investigations, Center for Public Integrity and InvestigateWest / September 23, 2020
News Calls, texts to helplines surge amid COVID-19 Over the course of the stay-at-home order, the federal Disaster Distress Hotline alone has seen calls from Washington state increase sevenfold. by Dean Russell & Jamie Smith Hopkins & Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / April 24, 2020
Opinion Walkable city? How Seattle pedestrians are more at risk than ever Seattle is going backward — not forward — on pedestrian safety and related issues. by Douglas MacDonald / May 16, 2018
Opinion E-bikers, these sidewalks are made for walking With electric bikes proliferating, Seattle has to fix its sidewalk riding ordinance. by Douglas MacDonald / April 17, 2018
Environment The environmental wins and losses in Olympia this year Even with Democrats in charge of the Legislature, environmentalists struggled on climate, clean water and orca protection. by Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / March 16, 2018
Politics As time runs out, will lawmakers pass a historic carbon tax this year? The chances of the carbon tax passing are looking better than they ever have. by Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / February 28, 2018
Politics Is the sixth time the charm for Inslee's carbon tax? The 2018 Legislative session is nearing its final two weeks with some key environmental issues still undecided. by Sally Deneen for InvestigateWest / February 20, 2018
Politics 6 environmental issues to watch in Olympia Here's a rundown of key environmental issues expected to be argued and voted on by the end of the legislative session. by Sally Deneen for InvestigateWest / January 16, 2018
Why Seattle will never be a walkable city A crowd of pedestrians cross a downtown sidewalk — where the markings are wearing off. by Douglas MacDonald / May 3, 2017
Opinion Green voters seem confused this election Anacortes is the site of several oil refineries. Maybe a carbon tax should be a priority? by Douglas MacDonald / November 5, 2016