Culture Political paranoia: Share it, and everything is easy Red Square at The Evergreen State College: Slippery by design? by Carol Poole / January 14, 2011
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 The moral superiority of Seattle jaywalkers If you can't take the heat, get out of the car. Pedestrians rule in this town. by Carol Poole / August 16, 2012
Tech Private health insurance? Press 1 to be denied. Otherwise, hang up. Consumers may be happy with the skill of their health care providers, but wind up unable to pay for the work if insurance doesn't provide expected coverage. by Carol Poole / July 20, 2011
Politics The Amanda Knox obsession: all about us European fascination with Seattle's dark side. by Carol Poole / October 18, 2011
Culture The double-edged sword of marijuana self-medication Counselors often see the people who don't seem to benefit from marijuana. Can legalization put a different light on the drug? by Carol Poole / December 26, 2012
Culture Saving the birthplace of Seattle karaoke Bush Garden, one of the International District's most beloved institutions. by Peter Johnson / December 15, 2016