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
Tech Seattle's blogs: quirky, fun spots for lazy summer days Street style, gardens, and The Ramen Rater are a few of my new favorites. by Jessica Alberg / August 4, 2011
Culture Bainbridge remembers the Japanese American expulsion on Saturday Japanese American residents of Bainbridge Island board a ferry on the first day of the Japanese internment. by Jessica Alberg / August 3, 2011
Culture Final 'Harry Potter' film marks no ending for a generation A complete set of the books. by Jessica Alberg / July 13, 2011
Tech Undercover look at pig-raising operation brings grocer reaction Costco says it will investigate. The local warehouse-store company changed its practices after an earlier investigation by the same animal-rights group into the treatment of calves. by Jessica Alberg / July 1, 2011