News ‘A partial solution’: A closer look at the new WA Cares Fund The long-term care tax program has already stoked controversy, with critics saying the $36,500 benefit is too small to be meaningful. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / November 23, 2023
Politics Housing, homelessness loom large in the minds of Washington voters Tacoma, Spokane and Bellingham each have ballot measures on these issues, and both voters and candidates have cited them as top priorities. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / October 31, 2023
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
News Is housing a form of health care? A Washington program says it is Apple Health and Homes has distributed $41M from Medicaid to shelter and support those with behavioral or other health issues. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / September 15, 2023
Environment Washington cities, counties now required to plan for climate change Starting in 2025, local governments will need to consider emissions and natural disasters in their long-term planning. Some already do. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / August 8, 2023
Environment Whatcom County farmers blame Canada for Nooksack River bacteria The pollution poses a threat to the Portage Bay shellfish beds of the Lummi Nation and raises health concerns for valley residents. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / June 23, 2023
Environment Podcast | Why the ancient stories of Mount Rainier matter now Peter Rainier never set foot on this continent. Some tribal members suggest giving a more fitting name for Washington’s tallest peak. by Ted Alvarez & Sara Bernard / October 6, 2021
Environment Podcast | A reluctant birder dabbles in an exploding pandemic pastime Ted Alvarez thinks birding is boring. But with so much interest in it now, he decides to investigate. by Ted Alvarez & Sara Bernard / September 29, 2021
Environment Podcast | Hunting for one of Washington’s rarest flowers Professor Steven Clark is on an ongoing quest to find a rare daisy that helps us understand the intricacies of evolution. by Ted Alvarez & Sara Bernard / September 22, 2021
Environment Podcast | WA group brings science to the legend of Sasquatch To find the mythical beast, members of the Olympic Project first analyze the evidence. by Ted Alvarez & Sara Bernard / September 15, 2021