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 Is housing a form of health care? A Washington program says it is Apple Health and Homes has distributed $41M from Medicaid to shelter and support those with behavioral or other health issues. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / September 15, 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
The full '$5 Cover: Seattle' project is finally out, and it's worth the wait The Moondoggies by TravisHay / December 27, 2010
Culture Catch EMP's 'Northwest Passage' exhibit while you can EMP's 'Northwest Passage' exhibit includes memorabilia from Seattle's Jackson Street jazz scene of the 1940s. by TravisHay / December 20, 2010
Tech A music-crammed gift guide you can use to shop locally Membership in the Showbox VIP Club is one music-related gift idea. Look, hon, no waiting in line. by TravisHay / December 16, 2010
Northwest music future alive, kicking Great Waves, winner of EMP's 2010 Sound Off! competition by TravisHay / March 8, 2010