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
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 Getting to no on growth. To get to yes. Older buildings on Jackson Street in Pioneer Square. A proposed 11-story building at the far end of Jackson was rejected. by Mark Hinshaw / July 22, 2015
Politics Weyerhaeuser's new house Rendering of the new Weyerhaeuser headquarters in Pioneer Square, at the corner of Main and Occidental. by Mark Hinshaw / October 19, 2014
Tech The death of the suburban corporate campus Weyerhasuser current corporate headquarters, a symbol of another time. by Mark Hinshaw / September 1, 2014
Politics Local architect receiving award at White House Johnpaul Jones by Mark Hinshaw / July 24, 2014
Politics Is this really the fastest growing city in America? Are folks reallly moving to Seattle in droves? by Mark Hinshaw / June 3, 2014
Politics Bell Street Park: A noble bust Looking west down Bell Street: dog fences, planters, upended curbs as seats and a car that may - or may not - be legally parked. by Mark Hinshaw / April 22, 2014
