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
Politics In historic first, an American Indian will lead Seattle Public Schools Denise Juneau was unanimously selected and will be the first American Indian superintendent in the city’s history. by Mark Trahant Indian Country Today / April 5, 2018
Politics Scenes from the WA Republicans’ Election Night bash Mike Brewer attended the party in a sequined American flag vest. by Anna Minard / November 9, 2016
Politics Seattle’s suburbs: Up for grabs on Election Day Highlands Square in Issaquah, part of the expansion of Seattle's suburbs in recent years. by Anna Minard / November 3, 2016
Politics Tens of thousands Native children stand to lose healthcare A child's shoes sit on the beach at Fort Ross Alaska Native day. by Mark Trahant / December 3, 2017
Opinion Tribal nations can't afford to pick parties House Rules Committee Chairman Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, left, and vice chair Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., confer as the panel meets to shape the final version of the Republican health care bill before... by Mark Trahant / March 26, 2017