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 Legislature likely to leave some pink slips before holidays Washington State Capitol by Austin Jenkins / December 11, 2011
Politics House D's might 'securitize' to help state budget The controversial idea of borrowing against anticipated state revenues has again reared its head in Olympia. The governor doesn't like it. by Austin Jenkins / March 5, 2011
Politics Gregoire can bring lawmakers to Olympia, but what will they do? Gov. Chris Gregoire at a Langley rally during the 2008 campaign, when political winds were blowing in favor of Democrats. by Austin Jenkins / December 8, 2010
Politics Update: PDC rejects settlement in case involving liberal ousting of conservative Democratic senator Statement hints that primary election results could be overturned. by Austin Jenkins / October 28, 2010
Mind sex and 'Tristan' Conductor Asher Fisch and General Director Speight Jenkins. by Fred Hauptman / August 3, 2010