Environment Washington’s gray wolf populations are making a strong comeback “Recovery is happening right before our eyes.” The species grew by 20% in WA last year, but advocates warn against declaring victory too early. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / April 26, 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 Housing, homelessness loom large in the minds of Washington voters Tacoma, Spokane and Bellingham each have ballot measures on these issues, and both voters and candidates have cited them as top priorities. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / October 31, 2023
News Is housing a form of health care? A Washington program says it is Apple Health and Homes has distributed $41M from Medicaid to shelter and support those with behavioral or other health issues. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / September 15, 2023
News ‘A partial solution’: A closer look at the new WA Cares Fund The long-term care tax program has already stoked controversy, with critics saying the $36,500 benefit is too small to be meaningful. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / November 23, 2023
Environment Washington cities, counties now required to plan for climate change Starting in 2025, local governments will need to consider emissions and natural disasters in their long-term planning. Some already do. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / August 8, 2023
Culture From Garfield High to Kiss the Sky: Jimi Hendrix's local roots New NAAM exhibit, Bold As Love: Jimi Hendrix at Home, tells the story of the legendary Seattle musician. by Daudi Abe / November 30, 2018
Politics Back to school shouldn't mean back to principal's office A mock jail is set up by Rainier Beach High School students to protest the proposed building of the King County Youth and Family Justice Center. File photo from 2016. by Daudi Abe / September 10, 2017
Equity Black Student Union is back at Rainier Beach Members of the Black Student Union at Rainier Beach High School. by Michelle Ranken / April 24, 2017
Opinion What it’s like teaching hip-hop in a private school vs. a prison Daude Abe taught his History of Hip-Hop class at the same time in two very different environments. by Daudi Abe / March 21, 2018