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
Culture When bikes ruled Seattle Is the battle between cyclists and drivers even older than the car? by Eric Keto & Knute Berger / April 16, 2018
Politics Seattle area has land to build on — but at what risk? As the Puget Sound region booms, landslide hazards pose serious complications by Kristen M. Clark & Eric Keto / April 12, 2018
Culture Mossback’s Northwest: Don’t give up on Bigfoot! Has science really come to a definitive conclusion against the existence of Sasquatch? Listen up, please. by Eric Keto & Knute Berger / April 2, 2018
Culture The debut of ‘Mossback’s Northwest’ Knute Berger takes a historical look back at Seattle's first female mayor and her struggle to reform the corrupt police department. by Eric Keto & Knute Berger / March 26, 2018
Tech Greater volunteering in Seattle: Just an app away? A small local group is trying to make volunteering easier and more spontaneous across King County. But the shoestring effort faces challenges. by Berit Anderson / September 16, 2012
Environment The greenest commercial building on earth rises in Seattle The super-green Bullitt Center under construction by Berit Anderson / July 22, 2012