Politics When the debris crashed into her car, the world changed. And the law. In a new book, Maria Federici's story is told by her mother, Robin Abel, and writer Peggy Sturdivant. by Joann Byrd / June 17, 2010
Politics UW's freshmen all must read (gasp!) poetry The University of Washington by Joann Byrd / September 21, 2010
Politics Video: The meaning of Washington's election results The gun control initiative, 594, passes big, while a measure to reduce class sizes is struggling. And Republicans do well in the legislative contests. by Robert Mak / November 5, 2014
Politics The candidates, the places, the issues of the 35th District Politicians and pundits prognosticate about the primary fight with implications for control of the state Senate. by Robert Mak / July 29, 2014
Politics Video: State Democratic delegates feel post-Bernie angst Bernie Sanders endorses Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention. by Robert Mak / July 31, 2016
Politics On climate, western governors pick up where Trump left off In New York, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee tells world leaders that Trump can’t stop state action on climate change. by Elizabeth Shogren for High Country News / September 26, 2017
Politics Washington GOP's week of tumult with Trump Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, as the Republican convention concludes by Robert Mak / July 24, 2016
Politics Video: State GOP gathering shows Trump tensions Delegates at the state Republican Party convention. by Robert Mak / May 21, 2016
Politics Trump's attack on environmental regs could cause havoc The coal-fired Valmont Power Plant in Boulder, Colorado, will shut down at the end of 2017 to fulfill the state’s Clean Air-Clean Job Act, which requires utilities to reduce emissions. Similar EPA... by Elizabeth Shogren for High Country News / February 9, 2017