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 Signature checking is WA's safeguard against election fraud Over the years, officials have identified just a handful of ballots that might have been fraudulently cast — out of several million votes tallied across the state. by Zachariah Bryan InvestigateWest / November 8, 2022
Politics Tight budgets force cuts to King County Public Health Auburn protestors register their dismay at looming cuts to King County's public health services. by Zachariah Bryan / August 27, 2014
Politics Seattle Pacific University: An emerging community role SPU President Philip Eaton by Zachariah Bryan / May 30, 2012
Politics Midday Scan: Tacoma's more cynical approach to the world's fair A Department of Energy warning sign at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation by Zachariah Bryan / April 20, 2012
Politics Midday Scan: Legislature staggers out into light of day Many of the state's tax and trust challenges date back to the tax package for the construction of Safeco Field. by Zachariah Bryan / April 11, 2012
Politics Midday Scan: Inslee comes marching home; underfunding road projects Rep. Jay Inslee is interviewed on KCTS 9 by Enrique Cerna. by Zachariah Bryan / March 12, 2012