Indigenous Affairs The Boldt Decision’s impact on Indigenous rights, 50 years later The landmark 1974 case ordered Washington to uphold its treaties, affirm Indigenous salmon fishing rights and recognize Native nations’ sovereignty. by Nicholas K. Geranios / February 12, 2024
Politics Supermajority voting is a basic part of Washington state's democracy Washington State Capitol by JasonMercier / May 5, 2011
Equity WA colleges say Indigenous students need more support post-pandemic Oregon and Montana have offered tuition assistance for American Indian/Alaska Native students, but similar proposals have stalled in Washington. by Nicholas K. Geranios / October 10, 2023 / Updated Nov. 10, 2023
Politics Gregoire and unions: bargaining takes on political stakes Washington State Governor, Christine Gregoire by JasonMercier / September 5, 2012
Politics Washington needs a more powerful governor Washington state ballot (2010). by JasonMercier / August 7, 2012
Politics Gregoire presents early Christmas present to reformers Gov. Chris Gregoire. by JasonMercier / December 15, 2011
Politics What is the Legislature's thinking in ending its session? Washington Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown, D-Spokane. by JasonMercier / December 14, 2011
Politics What Oregon can teach us about mail-in voting Both Washington and Oregon vote by mail, but Washington may wait weeks to see their final election results, where Oregon will have unofficial results on election night. by JasonMercier / November 1, 2012
Politics Rational budgeting: Inslee should return state to recent, Democratic model Gov. Jay Inslee by JasonMercier / March 26, 2013
Politics Legislature looks other way on the budget Gov. Chris Gregoire. by JasonMercier / January 26, 2012