Indigenous Affairs Washington State University earns $15M a year on stolen land A Grist report reveals that over the past 150 years, WSU has collected at least $1B in profit from land taken from 21 Indigenous nations. by Venice Buhain / February 7, 2024
News Over half of WA school bond measures get majority vote, but fail Only seven of 21 school bonds statewide got supermajority votes, but 91% of school operations levies, which require only a simple majority, passed. by Venice Buhain / February 20, 2024
Taking chamber music to the clubs Chiara String Quartet: many venues. by Ray Gastil / February 12, 2011
A funny, fast, and loud 'Doctor' at the Intiman Chelsey Rives, Daniel Breaker and Steven Epp in 'A Doctor in Spite of Himself' at Intiman Theatre by Ray Gastil / September 14, 2010
A contemporary spin on 'The Scarlet Letter' Izabel Mar as Pearl and Zabryna Guevara as Hester in Intiman Theatre's 'Scarlet Letter.' by Ray Gastil / November 8, 2010
Culture Shaw's churning and authentic mind lives on in 'Arms and the Man' Anne Kennedy Brady as Raina and Ryan Childers as Sergius in 'Arms and the Man.' by Ray Gastil / May 24, 2011
News Enrollment woes leave Washington school closures on the table Bellevue, Seattle and Olympia districts say drops in student numbers could lead to budget pressure and further consolidations. by Venice Buhain / December 12, 2023
News Tacoma police officers acquitted in death of Manuel Ellis A Pierce County jury found the three not guilty in the death of Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man who died during a police stop in March 2020. by Venice Buhain / December 21, 2023 / Updated: 5:47 p.m.
News King County Council considers increasing minimum wage to $19/hour The legislation, introduced by Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, would make the rate for unincorporated parts of King County among the nation's highest. by Venice Buhain / September 7, 2023
Environment Readers sound off on Washington’s high gas prices The state’s cap-and-trade system is met with skepticism and grudging acceptance as companies pass the program’s cost to consumer pocketbooks. by Venice Buhain / September 5, 2023 / Updated: Sept. 7, 2023