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 Reminder: Puget Sound has a ton of nuclear weapons The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson transits past the Olympic Mountains. by Martha Baskin / July 25, 2016
Politics Seattle activists raft up to protest Shell oil rigs The floating protest against Shell's presence at the Port of Seattle made headlines. Would activists have more impact if they stormed Olympia instead? by Martha Baskin / April 15, 2015
Politics The oil trains and the cities: How safe? Tank cars hours after they derailed under the Magnolia Bridge in Interbay last year. by Martha Baskin / February 26, 2015
Politics Green and affordable: the unicorn of Seattle's housing quest by Martha Baskin / February 8, 2015
Politics Washington businesses unite on climate action Gov. Jay Inslee, right, looks at young shellfish during a recent visit to Taylor Shellfish's Dabob Bay facility. by Martha Baskin / November 13, 2014
Politics Help for African agriculture: Some question the Gates role Farming in Malawi by Martha Baskin / October 9, 2014