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 What to do with Michael Jackson's legacy? Seattle tiptoes around it Like the rest of the world, Seattle is battling its own conscience regarding MJ in light of the Leaving Neverland documentary. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / March 15, 2019
Culture Art Institute's shutdown met with relief, disappointment On the eve of the school's closure, one final student art show. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / March 8, 2019
Culture James Beard on a budget: 9 amazing, affordable eats in Seattle From ramen at Adana to hearty food at Sawyer in Ballard, there is plenty for the (relatively) frugal nosher. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / March 4, 2019 / Updated on Tuesday, June 4, at 6:23 p.m.
Culture Rapper Sol meditates on a changing Seattle Sol Moravia-Rosenberg's new album Soon Enough will be released Friday. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / February 27, 2019
Culture KEXP’s Latin music ambassador finally crosses the southern border For years KEXP has brought music from Latin America to the Pacific Northwest, but now it’s taking its airwaves to Mexico City. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / February 11, 2019
Culture 11 things to do in Seattle Inuit throat singing, a theatrical ode to Frederick Douglass, the Spokane novelist tackling 1940s Hanford and more cultural happenings. by Brangien Davis & Agueda Pacheco Flores & Jonathan Zwickel & Mason Bryan / February 7, 2019