InvestigateWest is a Seattle-based nonprofit investigative newsroom keeping an eye on decision-makers in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 2009 by reporters and editors after the Seattle Post-Intelligencer stopped publishing, our watchdog journalism has directly led to new laws, people in power stepping down and systemic change throughout our region.

InvestigateWest has won more than 75 journalism awards and honors since our inception. We rely on donor support to investigate stories that spur tangible action. 

Our mission is to engage Pacific Northwest residents in social issues by providing compelling, change making investigative and explanatory journalism. Our vision is a society of informed residents empowered to exercise their rights and work within their communities to make the world a more just and equitable place.

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InvestigateWest

InvestigateWest's headquarters in Seattle, WA, United States

Don Smith

Jacob Fries

The Editorial Team at InvestigateWest is responsible for overseeing the production of high-quality investigative journalism that holds decision-makers accountable in the Pacific Northwest. This team collaborates on story selection, research, writing, and editing, ensuring that each piece is thoroughly vetted and compelling. They manage the newsroom's operations, uphold editorial standards, and drive impactful journalism that aims to inform and engage the public, leading to systemic change and social justice.

Editorial Team

The Directors Team at InvestigateWest provides strategic oversight and governance, ensuring that organizational goals align with the mission to spur tangible action through investigative journalism. They are responsible for high-level decision-making, securing donor support, and guiding the newsroom’s focus on impactful stories that drive social change in the Pacific Northwest.

Directors Team

This department focuses on uncovering and reporting significant stories through in-depth research and analysis.

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InvestigateWest

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Editorial Team

Directors Team

Investigative Division

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