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
Opinion Beyond Viadoom: What to expect in Seattle this year Bad traffic, a Seattle City Council shakeup and other likely local stories of 2019. by Jordan Royer / January 1, 2019
Politics You thought 2017 was a mess? Just wait As we say goodbye to 2017, we may be tempted to declare: “Don’t let the door hit you on the way out!” It was the year that many of us probably would like to forget. And what better way to forget but... by Jordan Royer / December 27, 2017
Politics Time for some adult supervision at City Hall Mayor Ed Murray's threatened lawsuit against the Trump administration is on hold, for now. by Jordan Royer / October 7, 2016
Politics Murray squanders chance for positive neighborhood reform Mayor Ed Murray visits with Hillman City residents on a find-it, fix-it tour to look at improvements the city could make in their neighborhood. by Jordan Royer / July 19, 2016
Opinion It’s time to get passionate about gun control A memorial to those lost in the Sandy Hook mass shooting. by Jordan Royer / January 7, 2016
Politics Neighborhoods could yank a lot of chains on new City Council by Jordan Royer / December 1, 2015