Culture Some modest proposals regarding bicycle riders in Seattle This writer has had about enough of their sense of entitlement, their arrogance, their carelessness, and their attire. by Greg Palmer / May 1, 2007
Investigations Auditors flag half of Washington counties over COVID-19 aid Findings of fraud or misuse remained rare despite short deadlines set for local governments to spend billions in emergency relief. by Jacob Jones / March 23, 2023
Investigations WA auditors flag $1.2B in federal aid over incomplete records State agencies said most dollars are accounted for, but unclear guidance on pandemic relief made complying with reporting rules difficult. by Jacob Jones / July 11, 2023
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
Politics The mayor's electric train CLICK TO ENLARGE (City of Seattle) by Greg Palmer / October 29, 2007
Politics This week's rhymes for the times Putting on the Doggerel: A few thoughts on Proposition 1, or would it have been so hard to add a new basketball arena? by Greg Palmer / October 11, 2007
Politics Rhymes for the times Putting on the Doggerel: This week our romantic news poet offers a sonnet. by Greg Palmer / October 4, 2007
Environment Helen Freeman, 1932-2007 Helen Freeman, former curator of education at the Woodland Park Zoo and founder of the International Snow Leopard Trust. (Snow Leopard Trust) by Greg Palmer / September 28, 2007