Idaho leaders urged to address systemic failures following prison abuse reports
InvestigateWest reporters uncovered years of sexual abuse by women’s prison guards prompting calls for independent investigation
Amid heavy smoke, wildfire crews work without practical respirators
'There are times where you just don’t breathe, because you can’t.'
What WA’s new wildfire smoke rules might mean for outdoor workers
Washington could be the second state to impose permanent safety regulations, but employers and workplace advocates disagree on the proposal.
The complicated process of recycling batteries in Washington state
As we use more batteries in our daily lives, our ability to dispose of them will struggle to keep up.
Redlining's enduring impact shows up in WA pollution disparity
New research out of UW suggests historic, racist lending practices still affect inequitable exposure to hazardous pollution today.
New UW research explores a way to fight off invasive green crabs
An emerging surveillance tool could help the state and tribal partners expand detection and make trapping efforts more effective.
Unconfirmed Seattle cougar sighting is no reason for alarm, experts say
It's hard to predict the likelihood of running into cougars in a neighborhood, but the chance of any interaction is low.