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
A new 520 bike trail is re-shaping the Eastside The bridge may be complete before the trail is, but the emerging picture is of a greener, safer alternative to clogged Eastside roads. by Greg Shaw / January 26, 2015
Disney's new baseball film: A Million Dollar Yarn Mad Men's Jon Hamm as desperate sports agent J.B. Bernstein by Greg Shaw / May 15, 2014
Politics Remembering Mandela Bill Gates Sr., Nelson Mandela and Jimmy Carter at Zola Clinic in Soweto, South Africa (March 7, 2002) by Greg Shaw / November 29, 2013
Public Publisher: A transition at the top Mary Bruno (center) speaks as Greg Shaw and writer Judy Lightfoot listen at an event in the Crosscut newsroom. by Greg Shaw / November 22, 2013
Meet the Eastside's new leadership guard KidsQuest Museum, Impact Award by Greg Shaw / October 28, 2013