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
Politics Everett archivist hands over the keys to legendary NW folk library Bob Nelson by Benjamin Lukoff / November 14, 2011
Politics Niehaus Way South: a nice tribute, or half of one anyway The new 'designation' for one stretch of First Avenue South will honor the late Mariner broadcaster without fully renaming the street. Here's why that's a good thing. by Benjamin Lukoff / April 4, 2011
Politics Fall is in the air, and on Seattle's street signs Like the leaves, Seattle's street signs are turning brown. by Benjamin Lukoff / October 26, 2009
Culture Pacific Science Center's architecture might change The U.S. Science Pavilion (now the Pacific Science Center) during the Seattle World's Fair in 1962. by Benjamin Lukoff / December 16, 2008