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 Sawant declares victory following dramatic comeback Two weeks before election day, polling showed Egan Orion leading — but also that Amazon's contributions were going to be a problem. by David Kroman / November 9, 2019
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
Politics In pepper spraying teacher, Chief O'Toole blames system, not officer Chief O'Toole reduced the disciplinary recommendation for Ofc. Delafuente. by David Kroman / October 8, 2015
Politics Tight council race exposes a divided West Seattle Lisa Herbold and Shannon Braddock are in the tightest race for city council. by David Kroman / October 8, 2015
Politics It's taking a lot of cash to get big money out of local politics by David Kroman / October 5, 2015
Politics Is this Seattle's next $100 million tax levy? Mayor Ed Murray met with public safety officials on the day he unveiled his 2016 budget proposal. by David Kroman / October 4, 2015
Politics Ready or not, Seattle's all-in on police body cameras Seattle Police: Soon to have one more piece of equipment by David Kroman / October 1, 2015