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
Culture Washington's wine industry feeling the squeeze of cold weather After a harsh winter last year and an unusually cold spring and summer this year, Washington's grapes are suffering. by TuckRussell / October 20, 2011
Culture Sustainable wine certifications for dummies With so many different eco labels, how's an environmentally-friendly wino to choose? by TuckRussell / October 13, 2011
Environment A sustainable new wine region takes root in Eastern Washington Grapes at Wilridge Winery in Naches Heights. by TuckRussell / July 17, 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
Culture Seattle spirits: Local booze to savor - and avoid What's in your martini? by Roger Downey / May 30, 2013