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 Harry Belafonte on activism, unrest and the importance of making people squirm Harry Belafonte at the Montclair Film Festival. by Cambria Roth / October 7, 2015
Politics Crosscut Festival is nearly sold out, but we've got you covered If you can't make it to Crosscut Festival, we have other options so you don't miss out on the action. by Cambria Roth / February 1, 2018
Opinion How the Honest Ads Act could harm grassroots advocacy The new bill has the potential to harm the sort of earnest local advocates whom Sens. Cantwell and Murray would otherwise seek to protect. by Nate Christiansen / January 22, 2018
Opinion A business tax can ease Seattle’s homeless crisis To fix Seattle’s homelessness crisis, we need big solutions that will include more revenue. by Katie Wilson / March 20, 2018
Seattle pilot puts veterans back to work rebuilding America Veterans Easton Branam and Gabriel Jones receiving training at Bear Wood Windows by Cambria Roth / November 10, 2014
Best of 2015: Open letter to Jeff Bezos – Seattle transit could use Amazon's help By Katie Wilson by Katie Wilson / December 26, 2015