Politics Seattle could get a new psychiatric teaching hospital In an unusual step, House Speaker Frank Chopp has personally introduced a bill to create a new hospital in Seattle. by John Stang / February 4, 2019
Politics A Walla Walla Republican thinks it should be legal to grow marijuana at home Law enforcement is balking but a number of legislators in both parties think the law could be relaxed. by John Stang / January 30, 2019
Politics Legislature looks to bring broadband to rural ‘black holes’ The proposed state broadband office would facilitate internet connectivity in communities across Washington state. by John Stang / January 17, 2019
Politics In Inslee's State of the State, climate dominates The Washington governor used the address to call for efforts on mental health, orca recovery and education. by John Stang / January 15, 2019
Politics Washington’s mental health crisis unites the Legislature Days before the beginning of the Legislature, both parties agree that something must be done. by John Stang / January 10, 2019
Politics New poll shows mental health, homelessness top list of WA voter concerns Respondents identified social services as a high priority for the state Legislature, while climate change and orcas lagged. by John Stang / January 10, 2019
Politics Exotic dancers face workplace hazards. Could the Legislature help? Washington Democrats may introduce a bill to address pay inconsistency and legal protections for dancers. by John Stang / January 9, 2019
Growth Best of 2018: Why do so many new apartment buildings in Seattle look the same? We asked an expert to deconstruct Seattle's new architecture. by Eric Keto / December 29, 2018
Growth Why some Seattle music fans went underground in the ‘90s WATCH: The Teen Dance Ordinance made it prohibitively expensive to put on all-ages shows in the city. by Eric Keto / December 26, 2018
Politics Could Washington state be the next AI frontier? As the state Legislature contemplates how it can help the emergent industry, the University of Washington lays the groundwork for a future workforce. by John Stang / December 21, 2018