Politics Election raises questions about Seattle schools' direction Teachers and students walk from Seattle Center to Westlake in May to protest a lack of state funding for schools. by Kate Schimel / October 20, 2015
Politics A step-by-step guide to Washington’s school funding problems by Kate Schimel / September 27, 2015
Environment When the wildfire season never ends When Bob Johnson, wildfire division manager for the Washington Department of Natural Resources, thinks about past fire seasons, he does so with a certain amount of nostalgia. by Kate Schimel for High Country News / September 5, 2015
Politics Commentary: Court will have a big say on Legislature's school shortcomings The Temple of Justice, where the Washington Supreme Court meets by Chris Vance / July 12, 2015
Politics Guest Opinion: The sorry, stagnant state of local and national politics Despite pressing problems, lawmakers in both Washingtons refuse to pull together and get something done. by Chris Vance / May 11, 2015
Politics Can the Legislature get more done in overtime? By Chris Vance by Chris Vance / April 26, 2015
Politics Commentary: Missing the point on McCleary Many have tried to hijack the McCleary debate but a careful reading of the court's decision makes the law's intent crystal clear. by Chris Vance / March 25, 2015
Politics Commentary: Will Olympia work through its divisions? Cherry trees blooming in Olympia by Chris Vance / March 8, 2015
Politics What parents would change about their kids' public schools Seattle's Garfield High School. by Kate Schimel / January 4, 2015
Politics School board makes Larry Nyland Seattle's new superintendent Larry Nyland by Kate Schimel / December 10, 2014
