Politics Sick leave testimony raises Olympia stakes Grocery store worker Kyong Barry of Algona testifies in favor of paid sick leave during a state legislative hearing. by John Stang / February 5, 2013
Equity Should the state pay tuition for undocumented students? Mayor Ed Murray, front, takes part in a ride to celebrate the launch of a bike-share program. by John Stang / February 5, 2013
Politics Legislator hopes to save shellfish A large oyster at Dabob Bay. by John Stang / February 3, 2013
Politics GOP education bills provoke questioning State Sen. Steve Litzow (R) by John Stang / February 2, 2013
Politics House wants to protect students, parents on tuition GOP and Democrats unite to fight Rodney Tom's plan to erase parents' ability to save for state college tuition through a state program. But the House effort carries a price tag. by John Stang / January 31, 2013
Politics Sharp elbows, fast moves: Legislature rolls forward Sen. Janea Holmquist Newbry by John Stang / January 31, 2013
Politics Should hospitals be free to expand? Sen. Don Benton of Vancouver discusses bills scheduled for committee review with staffer Alison Mendiola. by John Stang / January 29, 2013
Politics Family leave provokes fight in state Senate The Barfield family by John Stang / January 28, 2013
Politics Meet Don Benton, state Senate bill-monger Senator Don Benton, R-Vancouver. by John Stang / January 24, 2013