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
Environment Coal ash for a Christmas gift in Tennessee The clean coal debate just got a new twist, after a dam holding an ashy sludge breaks in Appalachia. by Jonathan Hiskes / December 27, 2008
Are the Vancouver Olympics turning into a stimulus plan? 2010 Winter Olympics logo. by Jonathan Hiskes / December 25, 2008
Gee, officer. I was just trying to cut my carbon footprint. The City will tow your car if you leave it parked in one spot for more than 72 hours. Does this make sense? Should I drive more? by Jonathan Hiskes / December 18, 2008
Culture Getting the music right for Obama's Inaugural Mavis Staples at Rockefeller Park in 2007. by Jonathan Hiskes / December 17, 2008
Northwest is stony ground for progressive Christianity So a new study finds, and so a stimulating magazine discusses. by Jonathan Hiskes / December 11, 2008