Equity When a Washington woman fought tribal disenrollment, she became a target How a burglary, social media and politics led to the bullying of a Nooksack Tribal councilwoman out of office. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / February 6, 2020
Politics From Canadian imports to price caps, WA lawmakers seek ways to cut drug prices Several measures aim to help reduce patients’ out-pocket-costs for medications, including for lifesaving insulin. by Shauna Sowersby / February 5, 2020 / Updated 3:37 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5
Politics Inslee wants action to curb homelessness and vehicle pollution in 2020. Here's what voters think A new poll shows lukewarm approval for the governor, but he is still well ahead in his 2020 re-election bid. by Shauna Sowersby / January 15, 2020
Politics With $30 car tabs in limbo, WA seeks transportation budget fix Leaders in Olympia acknowledge their proposed solutions are only temporary ones, however. by Shauna Sowersby & Melissa Santos / February 26, 2020 / Updated 1:32 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26
Politics Death penalty personal for WA lawmaker who lost sister to Green River Killer Rep. Jenny Graham wants to keep capital punishment on the books, highlighting how a state Supreme Court ruling hasn't ended the debate. by Shauna Sowersby / February 25, 2020
Politics Washington considers faster pathways to restoring rights after felony convictions Three proposals in the state Legislature seek to help those with past convictions volunteer in schools, clear their records and earn their right to vote back faster. by Shauna Sowersby / February 13, 2020
Politics Emergency coronavirus spending caps WA legislative session Homelessness, transportation, climate change, Boeing among the main themes in Olympia. by Shauna Sowersby / March 13, 2020
News ‘Nothing short of torture’: WA to restrict youth solitary confinement The state Attorney General's Office, a key supporter of the legislation, argued that young people need a chance at rehabilitation. by Shauna Sowersby / March 12, 2020
News Wilderness rescuers face a busy winter complicated by COVID The pandemic has driven an increase in outdoor activity and rescues, while limiting training and volunteer opportunities. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / November 16, 2020
Politics How Seattle protesters went from the streets to the ballot box They've moved from the front lines of the Black Lives Matter protests into the ranks of people advocating for change by voting. by Shauna Sowersby / October 30, 2020