Politics Washington state poised to ban guns at protests, Capitol grounds Despite opposition from Republicans and gun-rights activists, lawmakers in Olympia are working to deter ad hoc ‘patrols’ and armed protests. by Levi Pulkkinen & Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / April 9, 2021
News WA laws banning private armies go unenforced before election As concerns grow over vigilante militias on Election Day, police say laws are too vague to invoke. by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / November 2, 2020 / Updated 2:10 p.m. November 3
Politics Washington state lawmakers look for ways to limit armed militias State laws are vague on armed protests and paramilitaries, but legislators and activists are trying to change that. by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / January 8, 2021
Michael McCafferty, 'the soul of SAM,' retires Michael McCafferty in straw suit created by Carl Smool. by Roger Downey / April 17, 2012
Politics Get some backbone about the state budget, progressives! Washington State Capitol by Brendan Williams / August 11, 2011
We never treated right the Sam Francis painting that got away The Sam Francis painting dominated its lobby setting before it was removed in June. by Roger Downey / July 25, 2010
Politics This Washington has its own military-industrial complex problem Guest Opinion: It's time for our state's federally elected officials to stop pandering to military expansion interests and get serious about the real challenges we're facing. by Brendan Williams / January 6, 2013
Culture Seattle spirits: Local booze to savor - and avoid What's in your martini? by Roger Downey / May 30, 2013
Tech One Bus Away: Sound Transit's new killer app? Metro bus service is about to shrink. by Roger Downey / May 6, 2013