Politics What’s next for the two WA Republicans who voted to impeach Trump? Observers say the votes to impeach from U.S. Reps. Jaime Herrera Beutler and Dan Newhouse signal a ‘civil war’ playing out within the GOP nationwide. by Melissa Santos / January 19, 2021
News Companies often want consultants' help with diversity — for free Consultants of color who specialize in remaking corporate cultures say their work is routinely undervalued, even as demand for it grows. by Melissa Santos / January 18, 2021
Politics Some WA legislators come to the Capitol armed with guns It’s legal for state lawmakers to carry firearms while voting on bills and conducting the people’s business. by Melissa Santos / January 12, 2021
Politics WA Legislature to start 2021 session with heightened security COVID-19, tax reform and police accountability top lawmakers’ agenda, but the threat of armed protesters hangs over their work. by Melissa Santos / January 11, 2021
Politics Washington state donors gave big in Georgia Senate races Democrats Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock benefited from more than $7 million in local contributions, many of them from tech workers. by Melissa Santos / January 7, 2021
Politics Poll: WA voters are divided on new taxes to address COVID-19 In a new Crosscut/Elway poll, voters named the pandemic as the state’s No. 1 issue, but favored only 1 of 4 tax measures lawmakers are considering. by Melissa Santos / January 6, 2021
Politics How Seattle's new payroll tax complicates efforts to enact one statewide In considering a new statewide payroll tax, lawmakers want to avoid double-taxing Seattle businesses. by Melissa Santos / January 4, 2021
News New COVID-19 reopening plan in Washington state begins Jan. 11 The two-phase plan sets benchmarks for resuming some activities that are currently banned, such as indoor dining. by Melissa Santos / December 30, 2020 / Updated 4:30 p.m. January 5, 2021
Politics Black-owned pot shops are rare in WA. Can a task force fix that? A plan to bring social equity to the state's mostly white marijuana industry was delayed by COVID-19. Now, things are inching forward. by Melissa Santos / December 29, 2020
Politics What you should know about WA Gov. Jay Inslee’s 2021 budget plan The Democratic governor is proposing new taxes to help pay for coronavirus relief, plus an ambitious plan to cap carbon emissions in Washington state. by Melissa Santos / December 18, 2020 / 6:29 p.m. December 19, 2020