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
Culture The future of trails in Washington - and beyond Seattle trails coordinator Chukundi Salisbury calls trails "transportation gateways." by Kate Harloe / October 26, 2014
In the belly of the Bertha By March of 2015, when it is predicted that Bertha will start digging again, the TBM will have been out of commission for about a year. by Kate Harloe / September 18, 2014
What the heck is human-centered design? Masuma Henry, strategy at Artefact. by Kate Harloe / September 18, 2014
The Smartypants Guide to Tonight's Community Idea Lab Study up for tonight's Community Idea Lab with a collection of articles about Seattle's role in the heated debate on tech and inequality. by Kate Harloe / June 18, 2014