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
News State audit says WA police seizures require more transparency Though the report said agencies are complying with the law, they could do better at helping people reclaim seized property and tracking demographic data. by Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard / April 19, 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
Culture The Fabulous Downey Brothers on aliens, band rules and those crazy costumes (From left) Alex Link, Liam Downey, Chandra Farnsworth, Sean Downey, Frederick Dobler and Louis Messina in full Downey Bros. regalia. by Joseph Sutton-Holcomb / June 28, 2015
Culture The singular Maiah Manser on the viola, Kurt Cobain and staying true to her art "Maybe I write some weird, different songs," says Maiah Manser, "but they’ll still go together because they’re all me." by Joseph Sutton-Holcomb / May 18, 2015
Culture Rapper Gifted Gab on music, the Central District and that elusive work-life balance "I’m very observant. I watch other people, and I go to a lot of shows. When I go out it looks like I’m kickin’ it, but I’m really studying." by Joseph Sutton-Holcomb / April 26, 2015
Culture Panic attacks, day jobs & other aspects of recording an album in your apartment Peter and Jordan of Murder Vibes. by Joseph Sutton-Holcomb / March 29, 2015
Politics Field Notes from Olympia: Moeties, closed-door caucus meetings and our open government ideal Legislative caucuses are off limits to the press and public, including anthropologists. by David Price / March 19, 2015
