Culture Black Arts Legacies: The Negro Repertory Company’s lasting legacy Bursting with Black talent and fueled by WPA funding, this Depression-era theater troupe lit up Seattle stages with ambitious productions and huge casts. by Jasmine Mahmoud / June 27, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies | Tina Bell: Forgotten forerunner of Seattle grunge A pivotal figure in Seattle’s proto-grunge scene, the Bam Bam singer has been long-overlooked. Now, rock history is being rewritten. by Jasmine Mahmoud / June 1, 2022
Politics WA House Democrats look to tax ‘extraordinary profits’ to pay for education, mental health A new $52.6 billion budget proposal would rely on about $1.4 billion in new taxes over the next two years. by Melissa Santos / March 25, 2019
Politics Jay Inslee's about-face on Boeing's big tax break As governor, Inslee pushed hard for Boeing to get a $8.7B tax deal. Now, as he runs for president, he compares the experience to being “mugged.” by Melissa Santos / March 25, 2019
Politics Why WA's data-privacy bill might not go far enough State lawmakers looked to Europe and California for a data privacy model. But advocates say Washington's bill appears weaker. by Melissa Santos / March 21, 2019
Politics What would a clean fuel standard mean for WA gas prices? The math has been a little fuzzy, but what happened when Oregon and California adopted a new low-carbon fuel standard can offer a few clues. by Melissa Santos / March 19, 2019
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 Craft distillers say they can’t survive without Olympia’s help To reach customers, makers of Washington spirits say they need more tasting rooms and fewer serving limits. by Melissa Santos / March 11, 2019
Politics To caucus or not to caucus: Will WA Democrats switch to a presidential primary? Some party members worry that using caucus meetings to help choose a presidential nominee excludes too many people. by Melissa Santos / March 8, 2019
Politics We know presidential hopeful Jay Inslee cares about climate change. But what else? From legalizing weed to protecting immigrants, Washington's governor has laid out an agenda he hopes will appeal to progressive voters. by Melissa Santos / March 1, 2019