Environment Whatcom County farmers blame Canada for Nooksack River bacteria The pollution poses a threat to the Portage Bay shellfish beds of the Lummi Nation and raises health concerns for valley residents. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / June 23, 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 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 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 ‘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
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Lamentation and revelation in Porter Ray's hip hop The Seattle rapper keeps memories of the Central District alive with vivid lyrics and a jazz sensibility. by Kemi Adeyemi / August 11, 2022
Environment Washington cities, counties now required to plan for climate change Starting in 2025, local governments will need to consider emissions and natural disasters in their long-term planning. Some already do. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / August 8, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Barbara Earl Thomas cuts her own path The longtime Seattle artist creates presence through absence with meticulous skill and a communal approach to her work. by Kemi Adeyemi / July 21, 2022
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Architecture reflecting Black culture One of the few Black women in her field, Seattle architect Laurie Allison Wilson is working to build projects that honor the diversity of Black life in the city. by Kemi Adeyemi / July 14, 2022
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Showcasing Blackness through pop art Tariqa Waters, a Seattle-based curator, gallerist and artist, is resisting the art establishment with big and bold immersive experiments. by Kemi Adeyemi / July 7, 2022