Politics 5 takeaways from the WA public lands commissioner debate Democrat Dave Upthegrove and Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler disagreed on how to preserve and monetize the DNR’s 5.6 million acres of managed land. by Venice Buhain / September 18, 2024
News Next stop: Sound Transit East Line now links Bellevue to Redmond Despite delays connecting the 2 Line to Seattle, hundreds rode the rails this weekend as the eight stations opened after years of construction. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug & Venice Buhain / April 29, 2024 / Updated at 2:19 p.m. on May 6
Environment Environmental stalwart Stewart Udall celebrated in new documentary The former Secretary of the Interior helped establish the Pacific Crest Trail, four national parks – including one in Washington – and many groundbreaking environmental laws. by Francesca Lyman / April 24, 2024
Politics Former WA Gov. Dan Evans feted for energy, conservation work The state’s other living three-term governor, 98, was recognized by the group that coordinates energy development in the Columbia Basin. by Venice Buhain / April 12, 2024
News Over half of WA school bond measures get majority vote, but fail Only seven of 21 school bonds statewide got supermajority votes, but 91% of school operations levies, which require only a simple majority, passed. by Venice Buhain / February 20, 2024
News The new year brings new WA laws for guns, minimum wage and more Here are 12 new policies that will come into effect in 2024. by Venice Buhain / January 1, 2024
News Tacoma police officers acquitted in death of Manuel Ellis A Pierce County jury found the three not guilty in the death of Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man who died during a police stop in March 2020. by Venice Buhain / December 21, 2023 / Updated: 5:47 p.m.
News Enrollment woes leave Washington school closures on the table Bellevue, Seattle and Olympia districts say drops in student numbers could lead to budget pressure and further consolidations. by Venice Buhain / December 12, 2023
Culture The lore behind Washington’s spookiest historic haunts From Port Townsend to Pioneer Square, visit supernatural hotels frequented by ghost hunters from across the country this Halloween. by Francesca Lyman / October 20, 2023
Politics Could the next King County Elections Director be an election denier? Doug Basler, challenging incumbent Julie Wise, is among the 68% of Republicans who question the 2020 election. by Venice Buhain / October 16, 2023