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 Translating Shakespeare for both deaf and hearing audiences Howie Seago, who once had a deaf character written into a Star Trek episode, brings his experience to a Seattle stage. by Hallie Golden / April 16, 2018
Culture Could NHL in Seattle spark an amateur hockey boom? With a team on its way, recreational participation is on the rise and plans for more rinks are under way. by Hallie Golden / December 19, 2018
Culture An ‘accidental cartoonist’ fights racism, hate Cartoonist Vishavjit Singh's new exhibit at Wing Luke Museum addresses the stigma faced by Sikhs in America. by Hallie Golden / May 9, 2018
Culture Glee club for geeks? Local tech firms’ workers launch music groups From Google’s acapella group Googapella to Facebook’s jazz ensemble, it’s difficult to find a tech company without a music group. by Hallie Golden / May 7, 2018
Environment Faith groups hope to make carbon fee a moral and spiritual choice For Earth Ministry, political action to protect the environment is a spiritual calling. by Hallie Golden / September 5, 2018
Politics Could WA politicians force Trump’s hand on tax returns? Lawmakers may consider legislation requiring presidential candidates to show their tax returns. by Hallie Golden / January 16, 2019