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
Politics Directory resistance: The challenge of contacting local government Can't find an email or phone number in the state's online directory? Join the club. by Peter Lewis / October 8, 2013
Politics Phone mystery: landline usage down, taxes up. CenturyLink's landline use is down 60 percent. by Peter Lewis / October 2, 2013
Beyond crackerjacks: 10 ways to fix Safeco Field What's worse than the Seattle Mariners' record? A fed-up super-fan's top 10 list of easy Safeco improvements. by Peter Lewis / July 26, 2013
Tech Seattle to Comcast: Answer the phone! Comcast customers: Tired of waiting in on-hold hell. by Peter Lewis / June 24, 2013