Politics Students close to getting voting power on WA education board A bill inspired by student outreach would give authority to two students. It passed out of both chambers of the Washington Legislature this session. by Mari Kanagy / March 10, 2022
Politics WA prison officials push back on bill to limit solitary confinement Lawmakers and the Department of Corrections agree that the practice is harmful, but the latter balked at the proposed regulations by Mari Kanagy / February 24, 2022
Politics WA proposed budget funds stipends to attract low-income board members $50,000 is allocated for constituents to help shape boards and commissions with their lived experiences. by Mari Kanagy / February 18, 2022
Politics Bill aims to boost incentives for filming in Washington If 'Twilight' is set in Washington, it should have been shot in Washington, legislators say. by Mari Kanagy / February 7, 2022
Politics Gov. Inslee's budget seeks to expand voting access in WA county jails The budget asks for more than half a million to go to helping remove barriers for people in jail who are otherwise eligible to vote. by Mari Kanagy / January 21, 2022
Opinion Political centrism? Smug, weak and misguided The political middle isn't always where you want to end up. by Dick Lilly / March 14, 2019
Opinion Alright Bezos, it's time to step up on affordable housing Dr. Cherri Trusheim (center) veterinarian and owner of Urban Animal, and her staff vet techs check on Momma, a seven year old rottweiler-shepherd mix belonging to Mary Delp (seated) at Maryís Place... by Dick Lilly / September 5, 2017
Until we can do better, build more tiny homes Othello Village, a tiny house encampment for the homeless, as it was being constructed in Seattle's Rainier Valley, February 28, 2016. by Dick Lilly / May 25, 2017
Political cover? Bertha's contractors hire lobbyist & former deputy mayor Tim Ceis visits Crosscut by Matt A. Fikse / February 7, 2014
Seattle's tunnel: No boring way it'll be done on time Looking into the Highway 99 tunnel from the "launch pit." by Matt A. Fikse / January 27, 2014