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 Land use: Seattle's oh-so-human hesitations about change A land use notice sign in Seattle: Sometimes people get worked up. by Chuck Wolfe / August 5, 2015
Politics Guest Opinion: Seattle should welcome new zoning ideas A Mount Baker area property: Backyard cottages can offer affordability and compatibility with the neighborhood. by Chuck Wolfe / July 23, 2015
Culture Sitting: Why it matters to cities' futures It's one way Seattle and other cities are thinking differently about urban design. by Chuck Wolfe / November 10, 2013
Politics Urban Ruins: Does Seattle need a High Line? The monorail is a working relic of the city's past. Maybe it's time to remake the ruin. by Chuck Wolfe / May 23, 2013
Politics Understanding cities through urban diaries My "urban diary" walk in Seattle's Madrona neighborhood by Chuck Wolfe / May 16, 2013
Environment Alley Movie Nights: Can you say urbanism without effort? Neal's Yard, London, an 'effortless', evolved human-scale experience by Chuck Wolfe / May 8, 2013