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
Culture Rapper Matt ‘Spek’ Watson says go out and make the world you want to live in by Jake Uitti / September 3, 2015
Culture Seattle musicians grab Portland idea to seek fair treatment A scene from the Nectar Lounge, one of the venues that has signed an agreement with Fair Trade Music Seattle. by Jake Uitti / August 25, 2015
Culture Robert Hardgrave is both a visual artist and a City Superhero City Superhero Robert Hardgrave by Jake Uitti / August 20, 2015
Culture Writer and filmmaker as Superhero: Shaun Scott Filmmaker and writer Shaun Scott is our latest Seattle Superhero by Jake Uitti / August 6, 2015
The puppeteer pulling the strings at Doe Bay Fest Kevin Sur performs at Tacoma's Immanuel Presbyterian Church. by Jake Uitti / December 1, 2014