Politics State Democrats tighten hold on Olympia With more seats to work with, the party is positioned to move on environmental policy, health care and capital gains. by Mark Baumgarten & John Stang / November 6, 2018
Politics A Democrat won’t win in central WA, but can an independent? Candidate Ann Diamond is outperforming expectations but it may not be enough for a win. by John Stang / October 2, 2018
Politics Pasco police criticized for Spanish lesson from Border Patrol Some say the decision to have Border Patrol teach Pasco officers Spanish is a power move meant to intimidate local Latinos. by John Stang / July 9, 2018
Politics Court says Legislature isn't done on McCleary. So what now? The state Capitol building in Olympia. by John Stang / November 15, 2017
Politics Democrats poised to have total control of Olympia Manka Dhingra talks with supporters at her election night party in Woodinville. by John Stang / November 7, 2017
Politics State GOP says Sound Transit misled the public Sound Transit's light rail at the SeaTac Airport Station. by John Stang / October 23, 2017
Politics Olympia's two influential leaders will battle it out Both Sen. Mark Schoesler and Rep. Frank Chopp are demonized by the other party. by John Stang / January 1, 2018
Politics 7 issues state lawmakers tackled in 2018 — or didn’t Democrats had full control of the Legislature and the Governor’s Office. So what did they do with that power? by John Stang / March 12, 2018
Politics After public outcry, Inslee vetoes records law Gov. Jay Inslee vetoed a bill that would have sealed some legislative records. by John Stang / March 2, 2018
Politics There’s one thing state lawmakers agree on: the internet The Legislature is delving deeply into internet issues this year, including those that affect urban and rural areas. by John Stang / February 6, 2018