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
Culture 11 things to do in Seattle SIFF screenings, a capella concerts, a room full of mammals and more cultural happenings. by Brangien Davis & Jonathan Zwickel & Misha Berson / May 16, 2019
Culture 8 things to do in Seattle A poeting pairing at Hugo House, Octavia Butler-inspired music, Boylesque Fest and other cultural activities. by Brangien Davis & Jonathan Zwickel / April 18, 2019
Culture 9 things to do in Seattle Writer Valeria Luiselli, a trip to the moon, a ballet rendition of A Midsummer Night's Dream and other cultural happenings. by Brangien Davis & Jonathan Zwickel / April 11, 2019
Culture 10 things to do in Seattle Poet Morgan Parker, meteorite-influenced visual art, a celebration of Prince and more cultural happenings. by Brangien Davis & Jonathan Zwickel & Agueda Pacheco Flores & Stephen Hegg / April 4, 2019
Culture 10 things to do in Seattle Dance from Kyle Abraham, an homage to Cher, the Seattle Jewish Film Festival and more cultural happenings. by Brangien Davis & Jonathan Zwickel / March 28, 2019