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 Legislature paves way for more farm, forestland development State Rep. Liz Pike was hard at work, baking cookies. Ninety-eight cookies to be precise — one for each member of the Washington House of Representatives. by Adiel Kaplan for InvestigateWest / April 30, 2017
Politics Carbon tax is down but don't count it out Anacortes is the site of several refineries that could be affected by a carbon tax. by Adiel Kaplan / April 10, 2017
Politics If Canada ups its oil shipping, should we worry? An oil tanker near Anacortes, Wash. by Adiel Kaplan for InvestigateWest / March 29, 2017
Politics Environmental prospects look iffy in Olympia The dome of the state Capitol by Adiel Kaplan for InvestigateWest / February 23, 2017
Politics Coffee with a mission: To get homeless kids back on their feet by Adiel Kaplan / October 31, 2016
