Politics The bills we’re tracking in the 2021 Washington state Legislature Pandemic relief, climate change, taxes and more — here’s what we’re watching halfway into the session. by Mohammed Kloub / March 22, 2021 / Updated on Monday, May 3 at 2:50 p.m.
Politics How to follow and participate in the Washington state Legislature With the pandemic forcing lawmakers to meet remotely, it’s never been easier to make your voice heard right from home. by Mohammed Kloub / January 22, 2021
Opinion How Northwest hotelier Gordon Sondland went from UW dropout to central witness in the impeachment inquiry “His mandate from the president was to go make deals." by Floyd McKay / November 19, 2019
Politics Washington's healthcare shortages receive new focus Spokane, a growing hub for medical education and research in Washington. by Mohammed Kloub / May 9, 2016
Politics The Northwest's coming clashes over fossil fuel exports Empty coal cars flank Bakken Oil tankers at the Port of Everett. Existing train traffic for both oil and coal could grow. by Floyd McKay / December 9, 2015
Politics The fall of John Kitzhaber John Kitzhaber, Oregon's long-serving and now former governor, still faces ethics and criminal investigations. by Floyd McKay / February 13, 2015
Politics Splitting state in two? An invitation to talk Snoqualmie Pass, with I-90 snaking through the valley. Are the two sides of the Cascades different states? by Floyd McKay / February 2, 2015
Politics Coal ports' critics question the economics Coal trains already go to the Westshore Terminals Roberts Bank facility at Delta, British Columbia. by Floyd McKay / November 19, 2014
Politics Why Scotland's failed independence may be good for the U.S. High school students in Edinburgh were at the top of the front page of the print edition of The Guardian on Friday. by Floyd McKay / September 19, 2014