Politics Students close to getting voting power on WA education board A bill inspired by student outreach would give authority to two students. It passed out of both chambers of the Washington Legislature this session. by Mari Kanagy / March 10, 2022
Politics WA prison officials push back on bill to limit solitary confinement Lawmakers and the Department of Corrections agree that the practice is harmful, but the latter balked at the proposed regulations by Mari Kanagy / February 24, 2022
Politics WA proposed budget funds stipends to attract low-income board members $50,000 is allocated for constituents to help shape boards and commissions with their lived experiences. by Mari Kanagy / February 18, 2022
Politics Bill aims to boost incentives for filming in Washington If 'Twilight' is set in Washington, it should have been shot in Washington, legislators say. by Mari Kanagy / February 7, 2022
Politics Gov. Inslee's budget seeks to expand voting access in WA county jails The budget asks for more than half a million to go to helping remove barriers for people in jail who are otherwise eligible to vote. by Mari Kanagy / January 21, 2022
Opinion Washington has proved vote-by-mail improves democracy Republicans have forced Americans to choose between their health and their vote. Our state knows there's a better way. by Tina Podlodowski / May 4, 2020
Hey, 12th Man! You're not off the hook yet. A Super Bowl win is a great first step, but not our last. Not by a long shot. by Sam Howe Verhovek / February 12, 2014
Tech Jeff Bezos' firm hand: Steering news back to the future? Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos. by Sam Howe Verhovek / August 6, 2013
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Politics Why the whole country should vote like us (by mail) Washington state ballot (2010). by Sam Howe Verhovek / February 16, 2013