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 As bullets fly, the Seattle Times tweets A collection of tweets on the Maurice Clemmons police drama by Chuck Taylor / December 2, 2009
Politics A Rossi presscon is scheduled Late-morning update: Dino Rossi plans an announcement, and Peter Goldmark pulls ahead of Doug Sutherland in the Washington lands commissioner race. by Chuck Taylor / November 5, 2008
Politics Looking forward to Tuesday Some links to voting-related Web sites to help you prepare. by Chuck Taylor / November 1, 2008
Politics State by state with NBC's Chuck Todd The network's political director surveys all 50 states for races and trends to watch. Here's what he sees in the Northwest. by Chuck Taylor / November 1, 2008
Politics Our guide to newspaper endorsements Crosscut's Election 2008 Endorsement Roundup. by Chuck Taylor / October 28, 2008
Politics Gubernatorial debate schedule Here's a Google Calendar schedule of the remaining four debates between Gov. Chris Gregoire and GOP challenger Dino Rossi. Note that times have not been chosen for the fourth and fifth debates. by Chuck Taylor / September 21, 2008