Politics Project 2025 calls for massive changes to Hanford nuclear cleanup The Heritage Foundation’s blueprint proposes reclassifying radioactive waste as something less dangerous so it can be disposed of more cheaply. by John Stang / November 20, 2024
Politics Capital gains tax repeal could cost WA public schools billions The tax on investment sales earnings affects only .2% of residents, but proponents of I-2109 say it is the first step toward state income tax. by John Stang / October 16, 2024
Politics Will carbon tax initiative 2117 lower gas prices? That’s debatable The cap-and-trade program, which 2117 aims to repeal, has been blamed for rising fuel costs, but gas prices have gone up and down since its inception. by John Stang / October 11, 2024 / Updated at 3:33 p.m. on Oct. 11
News First Response: The specialists helping patients heal from gunshots In the finale of our three-part series, we hear from professionals who help those affected by gun violence find recovery beyond the hospital bed. by Maleeha Syed & Sara Bernard / October 9, 2024
Politics Initiative 2124 would make the WA Cares insurance tax optional Opponents call the ballot measure “a wolf in sheep’s clothing” designed to destroy the program, since enough people dropping out could make it insolvent. by John Stang / October 2, 2024 / Updated: October 7, 2024
News First Response: The hospital working to cure the gun violence cycle In the second episode of our three-part series, we look at Harborview Medical Center's initiative to treat the long-term impacts of gunshot wounds. by Maleeha Syed & Sara Bernard / October 2, 2024
News First Response: The medical professionals treating gunshot wounds In the first episode of our three-part podcast series, two surgeons, a nurse and a paramedic describe the impact of seeing gun violence up close. by Maleeha Syed / September 25, 2024
Politics Does Washington need a ban to prevent natural gas bans? The state is moving toward electric-friendly energy policies, but says it won’t outlaw natural gas. I-2066 would preemptively block any such attempts. by John Stang / September 24, 2024 / Updated at 2:45 p.m. on Sept. 24
Politics Garcia challenges seasoned incumbent Cantwell for U.S. Senate seat Republican Raul Garcia says the fentanyl crisis and a desire to change the Democrat-dominated state pushed him to run against the four-term senator. by John Stang / September 10, 2024
Environment Washington farmers want their promised carbon-pricing exemptions Small family farms struggling to navigate cap-and-invest regulations say the Department of Ecology hasn’t done enough outreach or education. by John Stang / August 23, 2024