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
Opinion Running for Seattle City Council? The line forms that way A look at the political landscape as we enter the 2019 city council elections, which are poised to attract larger numbers than usual. by Jean Godden / January 10, 2019
Opinion 'The roundabout queen': Remembering Seattle's Phyllis Lamphere The trailblazing Councilwoman's accomplishments include the Seattle Aquarium, Myrtle Edwards Park. by Jean Godden / November 20, 2018
Opinion It’s Equal Pay Day, but women are still ‘in the red’ Equal pay for women? It's not a reality in Seattle, or the rest of Washington state. But we're trying. by Jean Godden / April 10, 2018
Opinion I paid a price on public records law. And I hope Inslee holds lawmakers accountable, too Gov. Inslee must decide by Thursday whether he'll veto the bill. by Jean Godden / February 27, 2018
Opinion No sneezing: How female politicians are held to another standard Hillary Clinton at a rally in late July. by Jean Godden / September 16, 2016