Equity Legislature finally finds a measure to agree on Sen. Barbara Bailey, center, chairs the Senate Higher Education Committee. With are committee members Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles (left) and Sen. Randi Becker by John Stang / January 30, 2014
Politics Minimum wages: Lower to fuel opportunity? Sen. Janea Holmquist Newbry, R-Moses Lake by John Stang / January 29, 2014
Politics Testifying about lawyer bills for foster kids Rep. Roger Goodman's bill would mandate legal representation for kids. by John Stang / January 26, 2014
Politics State Legislature looks (cautiously) at $12 minimum wage Sen. John Braun by John Stang / January 23, 2014
Equity Boeing machinists say yes - barely Local 751 chief-of-staff Jim Bearden says machinists were pressured to vote yes. by John Stang / January 4, 2014
Equity State wants out of settlement on foster care supervision DSHS rejects court oversight under a landmark case to improve foster care. Proponents of the settlement disagree. by John Stang / December 13, 2013
Politics Inslee signs Boeing tax break bill Governor Jay Inslee signs Boeing bill, flanked By Sen. Patty Murray, Boeing CEO Ray Conner (second from left) and other state officials. by John Stang / November 11, 2013
Politics Tax fairness: We're Number 50 State Rep. Reuven Carlyle, leading proponent of the current tax reform proposals by John Stang / October 7, 2013
Politics Former foster children plead for kids to have attorneys Former foster kids (left to right) Mikhail Stewart, Mandy Urwiler and Delilah Bruskas testify along with Mockingbird Society's Jim Theofelis. by John Stang / October 3, 2013
Politics State Republicans look at new tack to allow refusal of service to gays A rainbow of cupcakes were among the many foods and beverages donated by local businesses to celebrate the first same-sex weddings here. by John Stang / September 6, 2013
