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 Election raises questions about Seattle schools' direction Teachers and students walk from Seattle Center to Westlake in May to protest a lack of state funding for schools. by Kate Schimel / October 20, 2015
Politics A step-by-step guide to Washington’s school funding problems by Kate Schimel / September 27, 2015
Politics What parents would change about their kids' public schools Seattle's Garfield High School. by Kate Schimel / January 4, 2015
Politics School board makes Larry Nyland Seattle's new superintendent Larry Nyland by Kate Schimel / December 10, 2014
Politics Should Seattle's interim superintendent stick around for good? Sharon Peaslee by Kate Schimel / December 4, 2014
