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 ‘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
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 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
Tech Seattle's blogs: quirky, fun spots for lazy summer days Street style, gardens, and The Ramen Rater are a few of my new favorites. by Jessica Alberg / August 4, 2011
Culture Bainbridge remembers the Japanese American expulsion on Saturday Japanese American residents of Bainbridge Island board a ferry on the first day of the Japanese internment. by Jessica Alberg / August 3, 2011
Culture Final 'Harry Potter' film marks no ending for a generation A complete set of the books. by Jessica Alberg / July 13, 2011
Tech Undercover look at pig-raising operation brings grocer reaction Costco says it will investigate. The local warehouse-store company changed its practices after an earlier investigation by the same animal-rights group into the treatment of calves. by Jessica Alberg / July 1, 2011
Politics New NW Native Cultural Center lands a site at Seattle Center The floor plan for the first floor of the proposed Northwest Native Cultural Center by Jessica Alberg / June 20, 2011
Politics Yarn bombing brightens Pioneer Square's Occidental Park A city effort enlivening Pioneer Square: Suzanne Tidwell's yarn bombing of trees in Occidental Park earlier in 2011. by Jessica Alberg / June 14, 2011