Politics Six measures Washington conservatives are pushing on 2024 ballots GOP-backed Let’s Go Washington is seeking to put the carbon capture law, police pursuit regulations, a capital gains tax repeal and more up for vote in November. by Joseph O'Sullivan / December 22, 2023
Politics The coming Metro Transit cuts are a rare opportunity Standing room only on a Seattle bus. (Chuck Taylor) by Fred Jarrett / September 23, 2009
Politics Obama's speech captures what we have in common President Obama has appointed new military, CIA leadership. by jaywalljasper / January 22, 2011
Politics A once-in-a-generation chance for regionalism Short buses are the rule in rural transit. (Julie Van Pelt) by Fred Jarrett / November 1, 2009
Culture Bringing life to city streets: The Barcelona model 'Statues' that suddenly come to life help keep Barcelona's streets lively. by jaywalljasper / November 20, 2010
What we can learn from the Dutch about biking and cities A bike parking lot in Amsterdam: Part of the Dutch success with biking is from planning to make it easy to use a bicycle. by jaywalljasper / September 26, 2010
Politics Tacoma to consider new tenant rights measure on Nov. 7 ballot The debate over renter protections in Washington’s third-largest city could foreshadow broader statewide action. by Joseph O'Sullivan / September 29, 2023
Politics New mothers can stay with their babies at this Washington prison The state’s prison nursery is one of only a few in the country intended to support incarcerated mothers amid a simmering debate on crime and drug use. by Joseph O'Sullivan / November 8, 2023
Politics Bellingham minimum wage, Seattle housing measures likely to pass As votes are still being counted, the two initiatives appear to clear while Tacoma’s rental protections proposal is too close to call. by Joseph O'Sullivan / November 9, 2023