Politics Microsoft's $528 million Washington tax break The Redmond company makes products here but records software sales to PC makers and high-volume customers through an operation in Nevada, where there is no corporate tax. So Washington is missing out... by Jeff Reifman / February 1, 2008
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
Are Mariners bosses finally owning their mistakes? Jerry Dipoto, center, and family members meet the media. by Art Thiel / September 30, 2015
Politics Let the beer pour at arena celebration, for now anyway Chris Hansen, left, with Mayor Mike McGinn during a press event. by Art Thiel / September 11, 2012
With series win, Sounders face a big obstacle: the LA Galaxy Sounder Obafemi Martins controls the ball on a play with teammate Clint Dempsey. by Art Thiel / November 11, 2014
What the Seahawks are saying about Thursday's season-opener Marshawn Lynch is ready to defend the Super Bowl title - and so are his more talkative teammates. by Art Thiel / September 3, 2014