Politics WA looking at ranked-choice voting among election reform ideas Months after the 2020 election, lawmakers are considering a slew of election-related proposals. by Hannah Krieg / March 8, 2021 / Updated on Monday, March 8 at 8:13 a.m.
Politics Washington’s plastic bag ban on hold during COVID-19 The state Legislature passed the ban on single-use plastic bags with bipartisan support in 2020, but the pandemic has delayed its implementation. by Hannah Krieg / February 25, 2021
Politics Teens pushing WA Legislature to ban retail puppy sales Bellevue teens who love dogs take their advocacy work to Olympia to propose a bill and see it through. by Hannah Krieg / February 16, 2021
Politics New GOP leader in Washington’s state Senate wears a lot of hats John Braun: U.S. Navy veteran, businessman, father of four, and now one of the most powerful Republicans in the state. by Hannah Krieg / February 11, 2021
Politics Juneteenth could become a Washington state holiday June 19 is already celebrated as the end of slavery in the United States. Lawmakers are debating making it an official government holiday. by Hannah Krieg / January 29, 2021
Politics WA Legislature debates cost and value of launching Equity Office Budget writers may find the money for the new office, but questions remain about where it would get its power and authority. by Hannah Krieg / January 25, 2021
Environment Coal ash for a Christmas gift in Tennessee The clean coal debate just got a new twist, after a dam holding an ashy sludge breaks in Appalachia. by Jonathan Hiskes / December 27, 2008
Are the Vancouver Olympics turning into a stimulus plan? 2010 Winter Olympics logo. by Jonathan Hiskes / December 25, 2008
Gee, officer. I was just trying to cut my carbon footprint. The City will tow your car if you leave it parked in one spot for more than 72 hours. Does this make sense? Should I drive more? by Jonathan Hiskes / December 18, 2008
Culture Getting the music right for Obama's Inaugural Mavis Staples at Rockefeller Park in 2007. by Jonathan Hiskes / December 17, 2008
