Culture Seattle poet Troy Osaki writes for a Filipino homecoming The activist’s work often focuses on his family history, his Seattle upbringing and creating ‘a country to come home to.’ by Nimra Ahmad / July 21, 2023
Politics Washington governor’s race sparks stricter campaign-finance rule AG Bob Ferguson's $1.3M transfer, an attorney turned ‘finance gadfly’ and a Public Disclosure Commission vote that could shake up the election. by Joseph O’Sullivan / July 21, 2023
Politics Former U.S. attorney Nick Brown announces bid for Washington AG Brown joins fellow Democrat state Sen. Manka Dhingra of Redmond in seeking the open seat as Bob Ferguson eyes the governor's office. by Joseph O’Sullivan / July 12, 2023
Culture Seattle painter Brandon Vosika’s strange but relatable characters With a cartoony style and a love of ghosts, the artist underscores his humorous work with symbols of mortality. by Nimra Ahmad / July 10, 2023
Politics Raul Garcia drops WA governor bid after Dave Reichert announces run Garcia will instead run for U.S. Senate. The two Republican candidates have already endorsed each other and consulted before Garcia's announcement. by Joseph O’Sullivan / July 7, 2023
Politics Former Sen. Mona Das and Rep. Dave Reichert join crowded WA races Statewide elections are experiencing a surge in candidates for high-profile open seats such as commissioner of public lands and governor. by Joseph O’Sullivan / July 6, 2023 / Updated at 11:30 a.m., on July 6
Culture Tacoma singer Stephanie Anne Johnson channels all kinds of love A former ‘The Voice’ contestant, the songwriter combines Americana and soul in heartfelt tunes on their latest record, ‘Jewels.’ by Nimra Ahmad / June 29, 2023
News Washington Department of Corrections to close one of 12 prisons Steep drops in the incarcerated population prompted the shutdown of Clark County’s Larch Corrections Center. by Joseph O’Sullivan / June 29, 2023
Politics WA’s new capital gains tax brings in millions more than expected The latest state revenue forecast brings good news for the current two-year budget cycle, and for the next one as well. by Joseph O’Sullivan / June 27, 2023 / Updated at 3:30 p.m., on June 27
Politics How WA cities’ lobbying muscle shapes housing, public records bills Lobbyists for the Association of Washington Cities flex the group’s influence in Olympia — including the ability to draft policy themselves. by Joseph O’Sullivan / June 21, 2023