News What WA leaders are watching for in the Manuel Ellis police trial Members of law enforcement, community organizers and more weigh in on the trial of three Tacoma officers charged in the 2020 death of Ellis. by Jerry Cornfield & Laurel Demkovich & Grace Deng & Bill Lucia Washington State Standard / October 4, 2023
Politics Housing, homelessness loom large in the minds of Washington voters Tacoma, Spokane and Bellingham each have ballot measures on these issues, and both voters and candidates have cited them as top priorities. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / October 31, 2023
News ‘A partial solution’: A closer look at the new WA Cares Fund The long-term care tax program has already stoked controversy, with critics saying the $36,500 benefit is too small to be meaningful. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / November 23, 2023
Environment Washington cities, counties now required to plan for climate change Starting in 2025, local governments will need to consider emissions and natural disasters in their long-term planning. Some already do. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / August 8, 2023
Culture What's really 'mai' (new): An authentic Thai restaurant in Seattle This is a braised chicken dish called gaeng om gai. by Hugo Kugiya / April 21, 2013
Politics State preservation office presses DOT on its pre-tunnel demolition plans Cracks in the 619 Western building show its instability. by Hugo Kugiya / January 21, 2011
Politics Viaduct demolition plans: Why one building is safe while its neighbor is at risk Sometimes the interests of art, culture, tourism, preservation, and history do intersect, as with the 619 Western building in Pioneer Square. by Hugo Kugiya / January 18, 2011
Politics State moves toward demolishing historic artists' building Lauren Olson, left, and Annie Malarkey in their studio at the 619 Western building. by Hugo Kugiya / January 10, 2011
Culture Food trucks are a hit at the UW Motosurf's kalua pork with macaroni salad (left), pork burrito (top), and grilled chicken with kimchee. by Hugo Kugiya / January 6, 2011
Politics McGinn's bet on New Orleans-Seahawks game: What, no teriyaki pride, Mr. Mayor? A Capitol Hill teriyaki shop (part of a set of images created with night photography and select Photoshop filters) by Hugo Kugiya / January 6, 2011