News What’s next after Washington passes pro-natural gas measure? Initiative 2066 aimed to keep gas as a utility option for consumers. But potential court challenges could complicate putting it into action. by Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard / November 29, 2024
Politics Washington state lawmakers may get a 14% raise over next two years A citizen panel recommends the pay bump, which would push annual salaries over $70,000, to keep pace with growing duties and rising costs of living. by Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard / October 15, 2024
News State audit says WA police seizures require more transparency Though the report said agencies are complying with the law, they could do better at helping people reclaim seized property and tracking demographic data. by Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard / April 19, 2024
Politics Washington public defenders say the strained system needs funding Too many cases, too few lawyers and too little money hurt local governments’ ability to provide effective counsel to those with financial constraints. by Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard / February 2, 2024
News What WA leaders are watching for in the Manuel Ellis police trial Members of law enforcement, community organizers and more weigh in on the trial of three Tacoma officers charged in the 2020 death of Ellis. by Jerry Cornfield & Laurel Demkovich & Grace Deng & Bill Lucia Washington State Standard / October 4, 2023
Politics UW study seems to equate Black Lives Matter and … Nazis? Seattle police and Black Lives Matter activists at a 2015 demonstration. by Peggy Sturdivant / October 11, 2016
Politics Seattle area's growth shows the power of the market, and planning Even as we look ahead, it's good to take stock of the forces that have shaped the city we know today. by Dick Morrill / November 9, 2014
Politics Inequality in greater Seattle: Tracking the possibly healthy differences among us Newly available data allows us to see a picture that runs counter to some of the national impressions. by Dick Morrill / March 27, 2014
Politics Voters have city leaders on notice: No business as usual Going forward, a breakdown of the 2013 election results carries lessons that city politicians can ignore only at great peril. by Dick Morrill / February 2, 2014
Politics Why the state's redistricting plan counts as a success Click to enlarge. Final redistricting plan for Washington state's congressional districts. by Dick Morrill / January 5, 2012