Politics Former WA Gov. Dan Evans feted for energy, conservation work The state’s other living three-term governor, 98, was recognized by the group that coordinates energy development in the Columbia Basin. by Venice Buhain / April 12, 2024
Culture An ambitious revival of West Side Story on its 50th anniversary The Sharks and Jets face off in <i>West Side Story</i> at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. (Chris Bennion) by Spider Kedelsky / June 3, 2007
Culture Seattle's storied Washington Hall is likely to be sold and demolished Washington Hall in Seattle's Central District. (Chuck Taylor) by Spider Kedelsky / May 28, 2007
Culture Brought to life in dance, Jacob Lawrence's vivid paintings The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company embodies artist Jacob Lawrence. (DCDC) by Spider Kedelsky / May 8, 2007
Reliving the second wave of modern American dance Kylee Kitchens and company dancers of Pacific Northwest Ballet performing <i>Inlets 2</i> by Merce Cunningham. (Angela Sterling) by Spider Kedelsky / April 23, 2007
News Over half of WA school bond measures get majority vote, but fail Only seven of 21 school bonds statewide got supermajority votes, but 91% of school operations levies, which require only a simple majority, passed. by Venice Buhain / February 20, 2024
News Flu and COVID vaccines coming to Washington Health officials are encouraging vaccinations for COVID-19, influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) ahead of the winter illness season. by Venice Buhain / September 18, 2023 / Updated: September 22, 2023
Environment Readers sound off on Washington’s high gas prices The state’s cap-and-trade system is met with skepticism and grudging acceptance as companies pass the program’s cost to consumer pocketbooks. by Venice Buhain / September 5, 2023 / Updated: Sept. 7, 2023
News King County Council considers increasing minimum wage to $19/hour The legislation, introduced by Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, would make the rate for unincorporated parts of King County among the nation's highest. by Venice Buhain / September 7, 2023
News The new year brings new WA laws for guns, minimum wage and more Here are 12 new policies that will come into effect in 2024. by Venice Buhain / January 1, 2024