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
Tech The most transformative local retail company? It may not be Amazon by Drew Atkins / October 7, 2015
Politics Police reform and "brutally honest" data: A chat with Seattle PD's new tech chief by Drew Atkins / October 5, 2015
Opinion Mercer Islanders showcase a purer form of entitlement Mercer Island by Drew Atkins / September 30, 2015
Culture Experts agree: Seattle area men are driving women to drink by Drew Atkins / September 17, 2015
Tech Apprentice program to train more local, diverse workforce for tech industry by Drew Atkins / September 14, 2015