Pregnant Oregonians need more addiction and mental health support — but the state’s network is fragile
Substance use and mental health disorders are driving more maternal deaths in Oregon than any other cause
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Will “murdered” tree prod Seattle Council to pass long-promised protections?
As Seattle became the decade's fastest-growing big city in America, residents have seen more tree canopy disappear to make room for new apartments and houses to accommodate the growing population.
Undocumented workers, a crucial cog in the economy, are left in poverty amid coronavirus
Undocumented workers, especially in the transportation, construction and service industries, have been hit hard by the coronavirus but have been left out of stimulus efforts.
How have wildfires affected you? Tell us your story
InvestigateWest is seeking out survivors of wildfires who are willing to take a 15-minute survey on how they are faring now.
Amid COVID-19, ex-foster youth struggle – will WA match other states’ rescue plans?
Young adults in the foster care system, who are disproportionately people of color, were already at risk for a litany of serious problems even before the coronavirus pandemic hit.
As COVID-19 upends wildland firefighting, Pacific Northwest forests poised for conflagration
With nearly triple the usual number of wildfires this year, Washington and Oregon are set to have the worst summer fire forecasts in the nation.
A letter from our New Executive Director Allison Augustyn
A personal letter from InvestigateWest's new executive director, addressing the challenges ahead and what InvestigateWest is doing to weather them.
InvestigateWest receives $24,600 loan from Payroll Protection Program
InvestigateWest has received a $24,600 federal coronavirus-aid loan that will provide relief to our nonprofit news organization as we look into an uncertain funding future.
Do high-rises built from wood guarantee climate benefits?
Cross-laminated timber, or CLT, is being hailed as a more sustainable building alternative to steel and concrete, but some experts say that the issue is more complicated.
Birth parents fight to visit kids in foster system during pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has translated into severe unhappiness for parents of children taken into Washington State's foster-care system who no longer are able in most cases to have in-person contact with their children.