Washington has few paths to early prison release. Advocates fear Gov. Ferguson has closed off a critical one
Gov. Bob Ferguson has rejected everyone the state board recommended for commutation
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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.
Covering Your Climate: A Source Toolbox for Climate Change Reporting in the Emerald Corridor
As part of the “Covering Your Climate: The Emerald Corridor” special report, we’ve collected a wide range of resources to help reporters track down climate stories throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Covering Your Climate: Pacific Northwest Rides Adaptation Wave
The final entry in our multi-week “Covering Your Climate: The Emerald Corridor” special report explores how the Pacific Northwest is adapting to climate change
Coronavirus threatens response to wildfires; firefighter camps 'ideal' to spread disease
Coronavirus could seriously hamper Washington's ability to fight wildfires as agencies focus on organizing a response to the global pandemic.
