Equity State tax breaks for businesses need scrutiny now Businesses argue that changes would be a disaster. But should we continue business subsidies when we will be forced into brutal cuts in health and social services that will hurt needy individuals? by Dick Nelson / February 1, 2011
Politics Washington state's tax-break brawlers can take the fight outside Speaker Frank Chopp leads House Democrats. by Dick Nelson / May 26, 2011
Politics How D.C.'s budget cutting harms state taxpayers U.S. Capitol Building by Dick Nelson / August 2, 2012
Equity Olympia: Breaking up with a tax favor is so hard to do Despite the looming government shutdown, not much happened in Olympia over the weekend. by Dick Nelson / October 2, 2012
Politics Unkindest cuts in Olympia: Kate's story Protests in Olympia from the Occupy movement. by Dick Nelson / January 3, 2012
Politics She's 29, Latina and running for office — as a Republican Can Maia Espinoza disrupt the Washington Legislature's all-white Republican caucus? by Cambria Roth / October 10, 2018
Equity Ask us your #SeaHomeless questions — and we'll report back What do you want to know about homelessness in Seattle? You ask. We report. by Cambria Roth / July 19, 2018
Equity Debating the future of 'Dreamers' stuck in limbo With no fix yet in site, the Obama-era policy that shields young immigrants from deportation holds its tenuous ground. by Cambria Roth / February 6, 2018
Culture Question of the Day: Is the city discriminating against restaurant franchises? Mcdonald's in downtown Seattle. by Cambria Roth / March 10, 2015
Politics LEAD diversion program: New hope for dealing with low-level crime Misti Barrickman, left, and her case manager, Chris Cates. by Cambria Roth / April 8, 2015