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
Culture 'A difficult yet beautiful life,' and a school without walls in Laos The Ban Na Muang elementary school in Laos. by TravisHay / December 1, 2010
Politics Crosscut Tout: City's second annual music awards to be presented tonight (Oct. 6) Honorees will include Gerard Schwarz, Brandi Carlile, and Garfield High jazz directors Clarence Acox and Scott Brown. by TravisHay / October 6, 2010
Politics City arts festivals: not just for summer any more OutKast's Big Boi will headline a show during the new City Arts Festival by TravisHay / August 5, 2010
Culture Celebrating Seattle, 'City of Music' Seattle-style red carpet, at The Showbox by TravisHay / October 15, 2009