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Investigative Photojournalist 4p4n46
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Scotty is an investigative photojournalist based in Washington DC. Scotty is originally from Alaska and began his career as a photojournalist in 2003. Throughout his career he has covered Hurricane Katrina, investigated a serial killer in Alaska, covered protests at the White House over the murder of George Floyd, and the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol building. Most recently, he was an investigative photojournalist at WJLA in Washington DC. Scotty has bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics from the University of Alaska and Film Studies from the University of Utah. He loves snowboarding and being in the mountains. 113u4w
Critical aviation safety improvements left in limbo for years over costs, competing priorities 1z6y3g
Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 5:22 AM EDT
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By Emily Featherston, Joce Sterman, Scotty Smith and Jamie Grey
NTSB recommendations gleaned from accident investigations are not always adopted — even after additional deadly crashes.
Low-head dams claim as many as 50 lives a year: Feds are now catag them after years of inaction 1a502c
Updated: Apr. 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT
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By Joce Sterman, Emily Featherston and Scotty Smith
Identifying, inventorying dams that become 'drowning machines' could take years as death toll climbs.
Broken Trust: Family demands answers from Medical Group Home on treatment of non-verbal woman 1d3k3s
Updated: Mar. 19, 2025 at 7:50 AM EDT
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By Caresse Jackman, Brandon Wissbaum and Scotty Smith
“I feel hopeless. I feel helpless." A New Jersey family is demanding ability and transparency after a non-verbal family member suffered mysterious injuries, bruising and more while in the care of a Group Home.
One of Seattle’s most treasured parks is a toxic waste site. Here’s why people love it anyway. 3t72s
Updated: Mar. 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM EDT
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By Joce Sterman and Scotty Smith
Echoes of the Emerald City’s past can be clearly seen through the coffee-colored towers that rise from the grassy center of Gas Works Park.
Deadly plane, helicopter collision renews concerns over airport ‘squeezed’ to its limits 1v646a
Updated: Feb. 7, 2025 at 12:24 PM EST
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By Joce Sterman, Emily Featherston, Jamie Grey, Brandon Wissbaum and Scotty Smith
Following the deadly midair collision on Wednesday, our investigators found that dozens of close calls have been reported at Reagan National since 2010.
As rail profits soar, blocked crossings force kids to crawl under trains to get to school ld58
Updated: May 8, 2023 at 2:00 PM EDT
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By Topher Sanders, Dan Schwartz, Joce Sterman and Scotty Smith
When crossings are blocked for hours, kids risk their lives to get to school by crawling through trains that could start at any moment. Ambulances and fire trucks can't get through. The problem has existed for decades. But it's getting worse.