Investigations Legislators are shaping their staff’s collective bargaining rights But workers it would affect can’t weigh in. Ethics rules prevent them from lobbying on bills — even ones that would define their ability to unionize. by Lizz Giordano / January 24, 2024
Investigations Over a third of WA’s job safety fines are reduced after appeals One company negotiated a $1.3M reduction with the state’s safety agency after a worker’s hand was crushed, following multiple other violations. by Lizz Giordano / January 5, 2024
Politics No increased WA gas tax in 'unprecedented' $16.8B transportation budget As vehicles change and with more available money, lawmakers look for other ways to fund transportation improvements. by Lizz Giordano / March 3, 2022
Politics As Ballard changes, bike controversy heats up A biker crusies down Shilshole Avenue through Ballard's industrial area during a morning commute. by Lizz Giordano / November 26, 2017
Politics Election could reshape a deeply divided Washington town Councilmember Erika Morgan of Black Diamond, Washington. by Lizz Giordano / November 6, 2017
Politics Will Democrats control WA? Independents may decide Manka Dhingra, left, and Jinyoung Lee Englund at a recent debate by Lizz Giordano / October 16, 2017
Politics In a changing Eastside, who will control the state Senate? The farmers market at Sammamish City Hall. by Lizz Giordano / July 19, 2017
Politics Best of 2017: As Ballard changes, bike controversy heats up For years growth and the housing boom have been uprooting Ballard’s past: New colorful, boxy apartments and condos replace single-family bungalows and craftsman homes. Industry moves out, as more... by Lizz Giordano / December 29, 2017
Equity 38 female mayors elected across Washington this year Most prominent but hardly the only woman mayor along I-5: Jenny Durkan is sworn into office at the Ethiopian Community Center in November. by Lizz Giordano / December 5, 2017