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 We Day inspired thousands of Seattle kids. Now what? KeyArena was packed with 15,000 students last Wednesday for the first ever We Day Seattle by Vanesha Manuturi / April 1, 2013
Tech State's science, tech students see new opportunity at home After his liver transplant in 2010, University of Washington sophomore Ameen Tabatabai is now back in school, with a $5,000 scholarship. by Vanesha Manuturi / June 3, 2013
Tech Coworking: Seattle office collectives take off A few members of Greenwood's Works Progress by Vanesha Manuturi / April 24, 2013
Politics Local women & families are left out of new immigration bill Women speak out on immigration reform by Vanesha Manuturi / April 18, 2013
Politics A princess wish: cancer care for all Jordan's princess Dina Mired (right) and Seattle's Dr. Julie Gralow at Children's Hospital. by Vanesha Manuturi / June 25, 2013
Politics In Issaquah, hearing gunshots at school is the norm The Issaquah Sportsmen's Club. Credit: Jason Burrows by Brian Hagenbuch / March 17, 2015