Politics Pasco police criticized for Spanish lesson from Border Patrol Some say the decision to have Border Patrol teach Pasco officers Spanish is a power move meant to intimidate local Latinos. by John Stang / July 9, 2018
Opinion The Seattle I thought I knew The Seattle I grew up in was far from perfect, but its recent reaction to the head tax has shaken me to the core. by Alex Gallo-Brown / June 12, 2018
Tech A Redmond company’s cosmic gamble Planetary Resources sees asteroid mining as a long-term venture — and an economic game-changer. by John Stang / March 28, 2018
Politics 7 issues state lawmakers tackled in 2018 — or didn’t Democrats had full control of the Legislature and the Governor’s Office. So what did they do with that power? by John Stang / March 12, 2018
Politics After public outcry, Inslee vetoes records law Gov. Jay Inslee vetoed a bill that would have sealed some legislative records. by John Stang / March 2, 2018
Politics There’s one thing state lawmakers agree on: the internet The Legislature is delving deeply into internet issues this year, including those that affect urban and rural areas. by John Stang / February 6, 2018
Politics Inslee has a plan to fund schools — but no one else does Democrats don't have a plan and Republicans aren't interested in coming up with the money this year. by John Stang / January 9, 2018
Politics No 'I do' for Sen. Doug Ericksen and Trump's EPA. Yet Who knows whether state Sen. Doug Ericksen — a GOP leader against Democratic environmental measures, especially those by Gov. Jay Inslee — will eventually take a job with President Donald Trump's EPA? by John Stang / January 8, 2018
Politics Will state Democrats revive an abortion coverage bill? The bill would require that any insurance companies providing maternity coverage also cover abortions. by John Stang / January 4, 2018
Politics Olympia's two influential leaders will battle it out Both Sen. Mark Schoesler and Rep. Frank Chopp are demonized by the other party. by John Stang / January 1, 2018