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 States examine bounced-check enforcement practices Mike Hewitt, James Hargrove, Adam Kline by Harris Meyer / May 14, 2013
Politics Crosscut Investigation: Prosecutors, debt collectors buddy-up to punish bad checks Mike Hewitt, James Hargrove, Adam Kline by Harris Meyer / December 5, 2012
Politics McKenna vs. Inslee: A debate with a few twists Jay Inslee, left, and Rob McKenna at a debate. by Harris Meyer / October 3, 2012
Politics Insurance spat leads to less Rx coverage for some Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler at a 2009 rally in support of health care reform. by Harris Meyer / July 2, 2012
Politics How the state might spare public, businesses the initiative confusion New business opportunities will open with voters' decision to end the state liquor monopoly. by Harris Meyer / May 15, 2012
