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 ‘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
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 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 Seattle's only last-minute gift guide With gingerbread, you can create a nice, festive house. Or a soulless apartment building, if you understand the importance of density in our growing city. by Chason Gordon / December 21, 2016
Culture Are these burgers worthy of the Pope? You might want more than one patty on your burger. by Chason Gordon / July 14, 2016
Culture Star Trek at EMP: Not quite set to stun The EMP exhibition of Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds by Chason Gordon / June 21, 2016
Culture Pacific Science Center: The best place in Seattle to be murdered? A display from "The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes" at the Pacific Science Center by Chason Gordon / October 14, 2016
Culture The corn mazes of Puget Sound — a semi-factual guide Two lost maze aficionados at The Farm at Swan's Trail , which has a maze shaped like the state of Washington. by Chason Gordon / September 29, 2016