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 Guest Opinion: Time to fix our tax system Reforming our tax system is the best way to fully fund our public schools. by Pramila Jayapal / June 19, 2015
Politics Guest Opinion: Transportation bill neuters WA's climate change response for next 16 years A smogset over the Puget Sound. Credit: Roland Li by Pramila Jayapal / March 2, 2015
Politics Seattle's Police Chief search: Smooth sailing ahead Past reform efforts have been marred by hesitancy and political infighting. How we've moved on. by Pramila Jayapal / March 2, 2014
Politics Kshama Sawant & Seattle’s corporate inequality pushback As of Tuesday, Kshama Sawant was beating incumbent Richard Conlin by 41 votes. by Pramila Jayapal / November 17, 2013
Politics How Inslee can make a difference on sweatshops A new coalition of labor activists, politicians and state employees is working to make all state purchasing sweat-free. But the effort needs a push from incoming governor Jay Inslee. by Pramila Jayapal / May 6, 2013
Culture 6 ways to help immigrants and the entire state Supporters of immigration reform rallied in Seattle on Nov. 8. by Pramila Jayapal / January 13, 2013