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
News State audit says WA police seizures require more transparency Though the report said agencies are complying with the law, they could do better at helping people reclaim seized property and tracking demographic data. by Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard / April 19, 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 UW study seems to equate Black Lives Matter and … Nazis? Seattle police and Black Lives Matter activists at a 2015 demonstration. by Peggy Sturdivant / October 11, 2016
Politics Anatomy of a gunshot wound Openly carried guns were plentiful during Friday's gun rally at the capitol. 2/8/2013 by HallieGolden / September 21, 2014
From jam sessions at Western to a national tour: A Seattle electronic music phenomenon Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight are serving up some sweet electronic beats on their first North American headline tour. by HallieGolden / July 1, 2014
A company of minors makes award-winning professional theater Callie Harlow and Joey McManus in rehearsal for "The Wrestling Season." by HallieGolden / March 30, 2014
Tech Capitol Hill's IoHouse gives Seattle hackers a place to call home Seattle's first official hacker house, where the women are nerdy, the men have an eye for design and all the kids are above average. by HallieGolden / March 16, 2014