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 'A quiet crisis': The rise of acidic soil in Washington A farm in the Palouse region, which includes parts of Eastern Washington. by Sylvia Kantor / August 17, 2015
Politics The e-bike craze has officially hit Seattle As e-bikes become increasingly popular in Seattle, they're transforming both commutes and the market. by John Nelson / May 1, 2018
Culture This year only, locals have special access to Washington's best trail Mount Rainier from Skyscraper Mountain along the Wonderland Trail. by John Nelson / May 29, 2016
Politics First a fee increase, is privatization of the parks next? A woman hikes at Mount Rainier National Park. by John Nelson / October 27, 2017
Environment Coming to Washington ski slopes: Fake snow The gondola at Crystal stands ready to begin its winter season. In the future, Crystal may expand snowmaking to its upper mountain. by John Nelson / October 23, 2017