Politics Armed protesters in Olympia occupy Capitol steps, Governor’s Mansion lawn They carried their guns and their anger to the steps of the Washington Legislature as protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. by Shauna Sowersby & David Kroman / January 6, 2021 / Updated 10:23 p.m. January 6
Politics How Seattle protesters went from the streets to the ballot box They've moved from the front lines of the Black Lives Matter protests into the ranks of people advocating for change by voting. by Shauna Sowersby / October 30, 2020
Politics WA Lt. Governor’s race 2020: What you should know Two Democrats are competing to be Washington's next lieutenant governor. Here's why they think they can handle the job's unusual collection of responsibilities. by Shauna Sowersby / October 12, 2020 / Updated Oct. 13, 2020 at 10:55 a.m.
Environment Coronavirus could make fighting Washington wildfires harder Agencies that prepare for wildfires and recruit firefighters are busy responding to the pandemic. That could be a problem come summer. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 27, 2020
Environment Climate bills in WA a ‘comprehensive failure’ in 2020, critics say Key legislation to cut carbon emissions died, while goal-setting bill offers no path to reach target. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 25, 2020
Politics Emergency coronavirus spending caps WA legislative session Homelessness, transportation, climate change, Boeing among the main themes in Olympia. by Shauna Sowersby / March 13, 2020
News ‘Nothing short of torture’: WA to restrict youth solitary confinement The state Attorney General's Office, a key supporter of the legislation, argued that young people need a chance at rehabilitation. by Shauna Sowersby / March 12, 2020
Environment WA lawmakers pave the way for electric cars, but activists want more As the legislative session comes to a close, the green lobby is pushing lawmakers to do more to take on climate change. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 10, 2020
Politics With $30 car tabs in limbo, WA seeks transportation budget fix Leaders in Olympia acknowledge their proposed solutions are only temporary ones, however. by Shauna Sowersby & Melissa Santos / February 26, 2020 / Updated 1:32 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26
Politics Death penalty personal for WA lawmaker who lost sister to Green River Killer Rep. Jenny Graham wants to keep capital punishment on the books, highlighting how a state Supreme Court ruling hasn't ended the debate. by Shauna Sowersby / February 25, 2020