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
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 Seattle-Gigabit partnership going dark? Mike McGinn, at an interview with Crosscut writers and editors by Matt A. Fikse / December 10, 2013
Politics Washington's political chess master Washington Attorney General - and chess master - Bob Ferguson by Matt A. Fikse / November 19, 2013
Politics A dictator's dream, Made in America We need a new way to think about terrorism by Matt A. Fikse / June 10, 2013
Politics Update: McGinn smashes press release record! Sacramento Kings, Yello Leaf cupcakes, Books for Bikes. Hizzoner wins most-press-releases-in-a-month award. by Matt A. Fikse / June 3, 2013
Politics Memo to mayoral candidates: Send more press releases! While Mike McGinn eagerly courts media attention in this pre-primary period, his seven challengers have been largely silent. What are they waiting for? by Matt A. Fikse / May 12, 2013
Politics Pugel's video: Should "Mocking the Homeless" be a career limiter? Interim police chief Jim Pugel by Matt A. Fikse / April 26, 2013