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
Politics New Euro twist: A summit with a general strike What if they gave a summit in Brussels and everybody in Belgium went on strike? Well, that's pretty much what's happening. by Matt A. Fikse / January 29, 2012
Washington state ignores Euro crisis at its own risk In Greece, there have been months of protests against austerity measures. But the Euro crisis has meaning here, too. by Matt A. Fikse / January 19, 2012
Politics Police reform requires leadership in the department Seattle Police Chief John Diaz by Matt A. Fikse / January 15, 2012
Politics Council on arena: Pass the sweeteners, please Chris Hansen, left, with Mayor Mike McGinn during a press event. by Matt A. Fikse / July 31, 2012
Michael McCafferty, 'the soul of SAM,' retires Michael McCafferty in straw suit created by Carl Smool. by Roger Downey / April 17, 2012
Cappella Romana: Getting down Gregorian style St. James Cathedral by Roger Downey / November 12, 2012
Tech City Hall: The Chief Geek has left the building Bill Schrier discusses government and technology at a conference. by Matt A. Fikse / May 21, 2012