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How Washington courts allow for private prosecutions
A seldom-used state law allows vigilante criminal prosecutions — and the state Supreme Court just opted to leave it on the books.
Levi Pulkkinen
Levi Pulkkinen is a Seattle-based journalist specializing in law and justice issues in the Pacific Northwest. Formerly a senior editor with SeattlePI and a frequent contributor to The Guardia
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Education benefit for active-duty military can be elusive
The Pentagon promises opportunities for education as part of enlistment. But availability of college classes is spotty as the perk gets slashed.
News
Vaccine-hesitant Washingtonians open up about their fears
Most attention goes to the committed anti-vaccine crowd but a quarter of those unvaccinated come from a more politically, racially diverse group.
Environment
The key to living with wildfire smoke? Preparation
Some parts of Washington have so far avoided smoky air. But that could change. Here’s what you can do to be ready.
politics
Washington Legislature charts ‘new beginning’ in climate change fight
As the dust settles in Olympia, the state has finally embraced cap and trade, electric cars and environmental justice.