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 Budget uncertainties ahead for Washington state Washington State Capitol by Dick Nelson / April 18, 2012
Michael McCafferty, 'the soul of SAM,' retires Michael McCafferty in straw suit created by Carl Smool. by Roger Downey / April 17, 2012
Politics The Gates Foundation opens its gates, or a few windows A window on the work done in the foundation offices behind. by Dick Nelson / March 27, 2012
Occupy Seattle: How a crowd is forming a reasonable agenda An Occupy Seattle protester holds up her sign. by Dick Nelson / October 26, 2011
Culture How to turn our weather into a tourism asset The locals will know you're a tourist. by Dick Nelson / August 17, 2011
Politics Washington state's budget: My how you've grown Gov. Chris Gregoire. by Dick Nelson / August 10, 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