Politics Washington Legislature aims to regulate AI — but treads cautiously ‘You don’t want to stop innovation. You don’t want to stop commerce. But you don’t want to stop people’s civil rights.’ by John Stang / January 12, 2024 / Updated 12:30 p.m.
Politics Will WA ever end supermajority law for school construction bonds? Bonds raise taxes for building and maintenance. While the proposal faces hurdles, there is a precedent — school levies needed 60% approval until 2007. by John Stang / February 9, 2024 / Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Politics WA legislators are pushing new gun bills. Here’s what could pass A batch of regulations are likely headed to Gov. Inslee’s desk – including one that would require reporting lost or stolen firearms within 24 hours. by John Stang / March 4, 2024
Politics Why are gas prices rising at stations unaffected by cap-and-trade? Even oil companies not participating in the state’s new carbon auction system are pumping up the cost to the consumer. by John Stang / October 23, 2023
Politics Could Washington state be the next AI frontier? As the state Legislature contemplates how it can help the emergent industry, the University of Washington lays the groundwork for a future workforce. by John Stang / December 21, 2018
News City program moves Seattleites from homelessness to union jobs The Seattle Conservation Corps has been equipping homeless individuals with paid jobs in construction. by Lilly Fowler / December 19, 2018
Politics With Democrats in control, will Inslee finally get his capital gains tax? It's not the largest addition to the governor's proposed revenue plan, but it's likely to cause the most fuss. by John Stang / December 13, 2018
News Congress members call for investigation into ICE detainee death Amar Mergensana died 10 days after being moved from the Northwest Detention Center to a Tacoma hospital. by Lilly Fowler / November 29, 2018 / Updated on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m.
Politics Frank Chopp gives up gavel, makes room for new House Speaker It will be months before a successor is named, but there is a short list of likely candidates. by John Stang / November 29, 2018
News Asylum seeker dies 10 days after hospitalization The Pierce County Medical Examiner confirmed Amar Mergensana died on Saturday, Nov. 24. by Lilly Fowler / November 25, 2018 / Updated Nov. 26 at 2:30 p.m.