Politics Washington state poised to ban guns at protests, Capitol grounds Despite opposition from Republicans and gun-rights activists, lawmakers in Olympia are working to deter ad hoc ‘patrols’ and armed protests. by Levi Pulkkinen & Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / April 9, 2021
News WA laws banning private armies go unenforced before election As concerns grow over vigilante militias on Election Day, police say laws are too vague to invoke. by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / November 2, 2020 / Updated 2:10 p.m. November 3
Politics Washington state lawmakers look for ways to limit armed militias State laws are vague on armed protests and paramilitaries, but legislators and activists are trying to change that. by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / January 8, 2021
The Smartypants Guide to Tonight's Community Idea Lab Study up for tonight's Community Idea Lab with a collection of articles about Seattle's role in the heated debate on tech and inequality. by Kate Harloe / June 18, 2014
Tech Is the NW a breeding ground for a new kind of capitalism? Chris Devore, tech entrepreneur and investor. by Kate Harloe / June 15, 2014
Tech Earth Day: Greenwashing works well for oil industry A refinery on Fidalgo Island near Anacortes (2008). by fredfelleman / April 21, 2014
Politics Lake Washington schools: Big decisions for a big district The current Juanita High School by Kate Harloe / April 20, 2014
Environment Washington's White River, 8th most endangered in the land Washington's White River, threatened by an old dam by Kate Harloe / April 14, 2014
Politics Tankers, barges and trains, Oh my! Empty coal cars flank Bakken Oil tankers at the Port of Everett. by fredfelleman / November 12, 2013