Politics WA House Democrats look to tax ‘extraordinary profits’ to pay for education, mental health A new $52.6 billion budget proposal would rely on about $1.4 billion in new taxes over the next two years. by Melissa Santos / March 25, 2019
Politics Jay Inslee's about-face on Boeing's big tax break As governor, Inslee pushed hard for Boeing to get a $8.7B tax deal. Now, as he runs for president, he compares the experience to being “mugged.” by Melissa Santos / March 25, 2019
Politics Why WA's data-privacy bill might not go far enough State lawmakers looked to Europe and California for a data privacy model. But advocates say Washington's bill appears weaker. by Melissa Santos / March 21, 2019
Politics What would a clean fuel standard mean for WA gas prices? The math has been a little fuzzy, but what happened when Oregon and California adopted a new low-carbon fuel standard can offer a few clues. by Melissa Santos / March 19, 2019
Equity Does public radio in the Northwest have a gender pay gap? A Northwest News Network reporter says she quit because her male counterparts made "tens of thousands" more. by Melissa Santos / March 12, 2019
Politics Craft distillers say they can’t survive without Olympia’s help To reach customers, makers of Washington spirits say they need more tasting rooms and fewer serving limits. by Melissa Santos / March 11, 2019
Politics To caucus or not to caucus: Will WA Democrats switch to a presidential primary? Some party members worry that using caucus meetings to help choose a presidential nominee excludes too many people. by Melissa Santos / March 8, 2019
Politics We know presidential hopeful Jay Inslee cares about climate change. But what else? From legalizing weed to protecting immigrants, Washington's governor has laid out an agenda he hopes will appeal to progressive voters. by Melissa Santos / March 1, 2019
Politics Jay Inslee is running for president. Does he have a shot? Experts say the Washington governor's chances appear slim right now, but a lot can happen before the 2020 election. by Melissa Santos / March 1, 2019
Politics Could WA drivers finally learn the zipper merge? Plan would require driver education courses to teach merging — and test people on it, too. by Melissa Santos / February 25, 2019