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
Backstage with Garth Hudson's Eccentricities Garth Hudson of The Band performs in 1971 by Charles Bermant / September 29, 2011
Culture A feel-good documentary that's made for cynics Director Tom Shadyac at the 2010 Port Townsend Film Festival, which screened 'I Am.' by Charles Bermant / March 16, 2011
Tech The unexpected entrepreneur Vicci Martinez rocking a Seattle Secret Show at the College Club on Lake Union. by Charles Bermant / February 26, 2013
Culture Tutorial: How to make your own news video Keep it short and avoid too many special effects for a professional-looking video. by Charles Bermant / December 25, 2009
Beach Boys, Animals return to Washington older, but no worse for wear Eric Burdon, the Animals' lead singer and last remaining original member. by Charles Bermant / July 15, 2011
Equity You, anonymous There's no practical way to enforce accountability on the Web, but a little peer pressure could help. Let's start signing our real names to the comments we post. It would elevate the discourse. by Charles Bermant / June 27, 2008
Culture Ready for your close-up? A few faces in the crowds at Seattle's Fremont Fair in June. With the growth of digital photography comes the loss of privacy. by Charles Bermant / December 8, 2009