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 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
Tech Seattle's economic future 2014: The year $15 an hour came to Seattle. by Benjamin Lukoff / November 13, 2008
