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
Environment Parched summer could leave houseboats high and dry by Stephen H. Dunphy / August 27, 2015
Mariners as 2015 champions? The numbers don't add up Safeco Field by Stephen H. Dunphy / July 15, 2015
Environment Forterra gets comfortable with cities and small towns alike Rural communities can develop in healthy ways. by Stephen H. Dunphy / May 19, 2015
Is Ballard the next South Lake Union? The original Stimson Mill on Salmon Bay helped define Ballard. by Stephen H. Dunphy / May 3, 2015
Tech Will Alaska Airlines grow through acquisition or "organically"? With service upgrades, new planes and more international routes on the way, homegrown Alaska Air remains the dominant Northwest carrier. by Stephen H. Dunphy / April 5, 2015
