Politics A Walla Walla Republican thinks it should be legal to grow marijuana at home Law enforcement is balking but a number of legislators in both parties think the law could be relaxed. by John Stang / January 30, 2019
Environment A plan emerges to help Puget Sound’s embattled orcas The governor-appointed coalition calls for adding 10 killer whales to the local population over the next 10 years. by John Stang / September 25, 2018
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 Will Hanford workers finally be safe from toxic exposure? State Attorney General Bob Ferguson says the federal government has promised new safety steps. by John Stang / September 19, 2018
Environment As Puget Sound orcas dwindle, dam removal pressure grows Dam removal pits orcas against southern WA's way of life. by John Stang / August 31, 2018
Politics Legislature looks to bring broadband to rural ‘black holes’ The proposed state broadband office would facilitate internet connectivity in communities across Washington state. by John Stang / January 17, 2019
Politics In Inslee's State of the State, climate dominates The Washington governor used the address to call for efforts on mental health, orca recovery and education. by John Stang / January 15, 2019
Politics Washington’s mental health crisis unites the Legislature Days before the beginning of the Legislature, both parties agree that something must be done. by John Stang / January 10, 2019
Politics New poll shows mental health, homelessness top list of WA voter concerns Respondents identified social services as a high priority for the state Legislature, while climate change and orcas lagged. by John Stang / January 10, 2019
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