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 School Board's District IV: On the campaign trail with the two Sues School board candidate Sue Peters likes "facts." by Alison Krupnick / October 24, 2013
Politics Teachers okay new contract Teachers vote yes to new contract by Alison Krupnick / September 3, 2013
Politics Tentative contract agreement for Seattle teachers Reps from the Seattle Education Association and Seattle Public Schools have agreed on a new contract. Full union votes Tuesday. by Alison Krupnick / September 1, 2013
Politics Seattle teachers reject contract, consider strike Will Seattle teachers have a contract on the first day of school? by Alison Krupnick / August 26, 2013
Politics Stalled: Schools and teachers reach a stalemate Garfield High hallways may remain empty if Seattle Public Schools can't nail a new contract with teachers. by Alison Krupnick / August 25, 2013
Politics School Board: Seattle's most important volunteer position Exercising the franchise in Magnuson Park. by Alison Krupnick / July 18, 2013