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
Director Rosa Joshi is mad for Shakespeare Director Rosa Joshi at "Richard II" rehearsals. by Thomas May / January 23, 2014
Culture Warming up to Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Winter Festival From left to right, Seattle Chamber Music Society members James Ehnes, Amy Schwartz Moretti, Richard O’Neill, and Robert deMaine by Thomas May / January 22, 2014
Prostitutes in Amsterdam, meth in Appalachia Libby Barnard and Tim Gouran in "25 Saints" by Thomas May / October 31, 2013
"The Walworth Farce": Perplexing, twisted perfection Darragh Kennan in 'The Walworth Farce.' by Thomas May / October 17, 2013