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
News How virtual school is straining the mental health of WA students Are the kids all right? Counselors and legislators want to know. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / March 4, 2021 / Updated at 3:25 p.m. on March 5
News With vaccine questions looming, WA schools struggle with reopening Bellevue School District and Seattle Public Schools show why reopening won’t be easy, even as vaccine rollout continues. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / February 3, 2021
News What it takes to reopen Washington schools in a pandemic From communication to flexibility, superintendents across the state discuss how their districts safely reopened. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / January 13, 2021 / Jan. 14 10:04 a.m.
Culture Washington-made soaps to wash away 2020 Artisans from Shelton to Bellingham are making beautiful bars to help start the new year with a clean slate. by Brangien Davis & Agueda Pacheco Flores / December 23, 2020
Culture Art Pulse: A Northwest ‘Nutcracker’ with Filipino flair Evergreen City Ballet director Bennyroyce Royon says the snow must go on. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / December 18, 2020 / Updated 10:55 a.m. Dec. 18
