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
Mariners' fans need to look to next year ... again Jack Zduriencik, right, answers a question from Rick Rizzs during a 2011 event. by Ted Van Dyk / August 24, 2015
Media, celebrity and the Donald Trump campaign National Republican leaders worry that Donald Trump's bigotry and bombast is creating a bad image for the entire presidential field. by Ted Van Dyk / July 9, 2015
Equity South Carolina: An example of smart leadership A rally urges action to take down the Confederate battle flag in South Carolina. by Ted Van Dyk / June 24, 2015
Politics Pacific trade deal shows Democratic divisions on economy Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Obama have been working on a Pacific trade deal. by Ted Van Dyk / May 9, 2015