Politics WA prison officials push back on bill to limit solitary confinement Lawmakers and the Department of Corrections agree that the practice is harmful, but the latter balked at the proposed regulations by Mari Kanagy / February 24, 2022
Politics WA proposed budget funds stipends to attract low-income board members $50,000 is allocated for constituents to help shape boards and commissions with their lived experiences. by Mari Kanagy / February 18, 2022
Politics Bill aims to boost incentives for filming in Washington If 'Twilight' is set in Washington, it should have been shot in Washington, legislators say. by Mari Kanagy / February 7, 2022
Politics Students close to getting voting power on WA education board A bill inspired by student outreach would give authority to two students. It passed out of both chambers of the Washington Legislature this session. by Mari Kanagy / March 10, 2022
Politics Gov. Inslee's budget seeks to expand voting access in WA county jails The budget asks for more than half a million to go to helping remove barriers for people in jail who are otherwise eligible to vote. by Mari Kanagy / January 21, 2022
Environment Will the last farmer to leave Puget Sound please wish us luck? A farm near Yakima, where irrigation is often critical (Washington State Department of Ecology) by Berit Anderson / January 31, 2012
Culture Church groups push for action on feds' Seattle police report Seattle and Portland police have been more aggressive than many departments in addressing juvenile prostitution cases. by Stacey Solie / January 24, 2012
Judge to Magnuson Park developer: Back off the First Amendment Magnuson Park's Building 11, housing artist lofts and Sail Sand Point, as seen from the north. by Stacey Solie / September 17, 2012
Tech Greater volunteering in Seattle: Just an app away? A small local group is trying to make volunteering easier and more spontaneous across King County. But the shoestring effort faces challenges. by Berit Anderson / September 16, 2012
Environment The greenest commercial building on earth rises in Seattle The super-green Bullitt Center under construction by Berit Anderson / July 22, 2012