Equity Does public radio in the Northwest have a gender pay gap? A Northwest News Network reporter says she quit because her male counterparts made "tens of thousands" more. by Melissa Santos / March 12, 2019
Politics Jay Inslee is running for president. Does he have a shot? Experts say the Washington governor's chances appear slim right now, but a lot can happen before the 2020 election. by Melissa Santos / March 1, 2019
Politics Could WA drivers finally learn the zipper merge? Plan would require driver education courses to teach merging — and test people on it, too. by Melissa Santos / February 25, 2019
Politics New WA bill aims to prevent an Electoral College revolt in 2020 The push by legislators comes after four 'faithless electors' went rogue in 2016. by Melissa Santos / February 13, 2019
Politics Fight over safe injection site in Seattle threatens opioid treatment bill A last-minute attempt to pull funding from agencies that run safe-injection sites is complicating things in Olympia. by Melissa Santos / April 19, 2019
Politics What would Seattle gain by hosting a presidential debate? Local Democrats, including Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, want the party's candidates for president to face off in Seattle. Here's why. by Melissa Santos / April 15, 2019
Politics WA Democrats want to tax the wealthy. But how would they spend it? Like leaders in Washington’s state House, Senate Democrats are proposing a capital gains tax. But they’re not using the controversial tax to balance their budget. by Melissa Santos / March 29, 2019
Politics Will WA ban high-capacity gun magazines in 2022? Family members of mass shooting victims say the ban could save lives, but gun-rights groups remain opposed. by Melissa Santos / March 4, 2022
Politics WA capital gains tax ruled unconstitutional by trial judge Lawyers for the state are expected to appeal the ruling, which will likely be decided by state Supreme Court. by Melissa Santos / March 1, 2022
Politics $340M WA immigrant relief fund plagued by monthslong delays Though state lawmakers approved the money last April to help undocumented immigrants, none has been distributed. by Melissa Santos / March 2, 2022