Politics Behind 'Seattle Times' winning a Pulitzer A near-empty newsroom suddenly filled with journalists. But what came next was unprecedented, a true networking between a newspaper and citizens. by John Hamer / June 24, 2010
Ira Glass tells some trade secrets of 'This American Life' Ira Glass, host and creator of "This American Life" by John Hamer / August 28, 2010
Politics Emulating Britain's writing awards might improve political journalism The Orwell Prizes, named after the author of '1984,' reward serious political writing, by journalists, authors, and bloggers. by John Hamer / May 27, 2010
Equity Bird-dogging news errors in the modern media age Many newspapers are scaling back operations. by John Hamer / May 27, 2011
Alone at the press table The Seattle Foundation issues a major report on how to create a healthy region. So where were the reporters? by John Hamer / June 8, 2009
Culture 'A quiet crisis': The rise of acidic soil in Washington A farm in the Palouse region, which includes parts of Eastern Washington. by Sylvia Kantor / August 17, 2015
Politics How Sam Reed bent his sword against KIRO-TV Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed by John Hamer / September 29, 2011
Politics After the trauma of war, kids find a safe haven Rita Zawaideh set out to preserve Middle East culture, and wound up protecting its people. by Tom James / November 24, 2014
Politics Under fire, legislator pulls retreat bill Rep. Sherry Appleton says any attempt to clarify Stand Your Ground law in Washington would have to begin with broader understanding about the reasons for a change. by Tom James / January 10, 2013