Politics Students close to getting voting power on WA education board A bill inspired by student outreach would give authority to two students. It passed out of both chambers of the Washington Legislature this session. by Mari Kanagy / March 10, 2022
Politics WA prison officials push back on bill to limit solitary confinement Lawmakers and the Department of Corrections agree that the practice is harmful, but the latter balked at the proposed regulations by Mari Kanagy / February 24, 2022
Politics WA proposed budget funds stipends to attract low-income board members $50,000 is allocated for constituents to help shape boards and commissions with their lived experiences. by Mari Kanagy / February 18, 2022
Politics Bill aims to boost incentives for filming in Washington If 'Twilight' is set in Washington, it should have been shot in Washington, legislators say. by Mari Kanagy / February 7, 2022
Politics Gov. Inslee's budget seeks to expand voting access in WA county jails The budget asks for more than half a million to go to helping remove barriers for people in jail who are otherwise eligible to vote. by Mari Kanagy / January 21, 2022
Politics County's proposed Best Starts for Kids levy, explained King County Executive Dow Constantine meets with a preschooler, during a fact-finding tour of Boston and New Jersey cities regarding universal preschool models. by Judy Lightfoot / August 18, 2015
Politics Getting ready for the Big One Earthquake damage to the Cadillac Hotel, Pioneer Square, Seattle, 2001 by Judy Lightfoot / July 15, 2015
Equity Can science save abused, neglected kids – and money, too? New approaches in Washington State are helping kids like this former King County truant who is now aspiring to a career in engineering. by Judy Lightfoot / June 30, 2015
Politics Should Washington create special family courts? An expert panel argues for specialized family courts in Washington. by Judy Lightfoot / December 12, 2013
Politics Federal prison rape law challenges state to do better The federal Prison Rape Elimination Act standards are aimed at eradicating a national disgrace. Are they being met here at home? by Judy Lightfoot / October 16, 2012
