News Coronavirus is still real. Protesters say they’re fighting a worse pandemic “If we get it and die from coronavirus fighting for people’s rights, we’re OK with that,” one protester said. by Lilly Fowler / June 5, 2020
Environment ‘Rife with flawed science’: OR and WA fight Trump’s emissions rollback The states join 26 others to argue the president's plan increases public health risks and violates the federal Clean Air Act. by Cassandra Profita Oregon Public Broadcasting / June 4, 2020
News ‘Outside agitator’ narrative not supported by Seattle arrest data Political experts say the outside agitator trope has roots in the civil rights movement. by David Kroman & Lilly Fowler / June 3, 2020
Environment Without visitors, Woodland Park Zoo animals entertain themselves Despite facing an uncertain future, keepers are finding new ways to connect to animals and the public. by Hannah Weinberger / June 3, 2020 / Updated at 3:33 p.m. on June 3
Opinion Actions we can take to tame WA’s unemployment crisis From restaurant vouchers to universal basic income, here are some ideas for jump-starting our economic recovery. by Katie Wilson / June 3, 2020
Politics Inslee confident Trump’s military threat all bluster The governor expressed disgust over recent actions against protesters in the nation's capital, said that police actions in Washington “need to be reviewed.” by Mark Baumgarten / June 3, 2020
News Lack of behavioral health care in WA forces families apart Few in-state options means some parents must choose between the health of their kids and being with them. by Emily McCarty / June 2, 2020 / Updated Tuesday, June 2, 10:35 a.m.
Opinion Tribal nations in WA helped prove police accountability is possible Alongside other communities of color, we worked to pass a law making it easier to prosecute violent police officers. by Fawn Sharp & James Rideout & Matthew Randazzo V / June 1, 2020
Opinion Don't bail out the new Washington State Convention Center The biggest public construction project in Seattle history should have built homes, schools and parks. by David Dahl / June 1, 2020
Environment Some WA wildfires may be left to burn this summer Coronavirus concerns will have firefighters living differently and likely doing less. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / June 1, 2020
News Nope. Still not in Phase 2: What you need to know about Phase 1.5 Some counties have salons and restaurants opening, while others are still waiting. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / May 29, 2020 / Updated: June 5 at 1:30 p.m.
Politics Canvassing via computer screen: a 2020 candidate’s election challenge Courting voters on Zoom, making ice cream on Facebook Live — candidates get creative to try to win your vote. by Melissa Santos / May 28, 2020
Environment ‘Extremophile’ scientist trades Antarctica for COVID-19 research J.J. Hastings came off the grid into a pandemic. Stranded in Washington, she started swabbing for the virus. by Hannah Weinberger / May 28, 2020
This Changes Everything Podcast | Homelessness, coronavirus and our frayed safety net Season 1 , Episode 6 / May 27, 2020 Reporter David Kroman discusses the impacts of widespread need, the government's response and a possible new era of empathy.
Opinion Washington's uphill battle to get back to work With a COVID-19 vaccine still out of reach, stimulating the economy and slashing unemployment present an extraordinary challenge for lawmakers. by Katie Wilson / May 27, 2020