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
Tech Big Hollywood's digital push may mean the end for independent theaters Ark Lodge Cinema owner David McRae, and building owners Alex Rosenast and Keith Robbins put their heads and hearts together to bring the cinema back to Columbia City. by Quin Benzel / December 5, 2012
Politics From peak to peak: Documenting the world's most remote places Climbers uncover ancient bones in Liesl Clark's 'Cave People of the Himalaya.' by Quin Benzel / October 19, 2012
Culture Seattle Weekender: Joaquin Phoenix goes nuts and justice is served at Town Hall Damien Echols, part of the West Memphis Three, wrote about his time on death row in Life After Death by Quin Benzel / September 27, 2012
Politics White House honoring Rainier Beach High PTSA leader Carlina Brown by Quin Benzel / August 9, 2012
Tech Sports arena coming down to close calls Chris Hansen, left, with Mayor Mike McGinn during a press event. by Quin Benzel / July 29, 2012
Politics Rally shows Seattle fans' eagerness to retrieve basketball Broadcaster Kevin Calabro was part of the rally. by Quin Benzel / June 14, 2012