Equity Washington will give parents paid family leave Gov. Jay Inslee signs the new family leave law. The bill's main sponsor, Sen. Joe Fain, is on the left, holding a child. by John Stang / July 5, 2017
Equity Dental health care options start to expand Thanks to the Legislature, $16 million is going into expanding services and capacity in Washington state. by John Stang / September 25, 2018
Politics Exotic dancers face workplace hazards. Could the Legislature help? Washington Democrats may introduce a bill to address pay inconsistency and legal protections for dancers. by John Stang / January 9, 2019
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
Culture Twain's 'Huck Finn' transcends its time and prejudice Mark Twain, having breakfast in Olympia on Aug. 11, 1895 by Daniel Jack Chasan / January 17, 2011
Equity For Ed Murray, the long-awaited moment on gay marriage State Sen. Ed Murray by John Stang / February 1, 2012
Equity Wedding planning day: Gay marriage picks up key vote State Sen. Ed Murray by John Stang / January 23, 2012
Equity Plastics: Can't live with 'em, can't do without Sea birds off the coast of Mauritania. by Daniel Jack Chasan / January 10, 2013
Politics Legislature, Inslee face financial and political dilemmas Washington State Capitol by John Stang / January 6, 2013