Politics Gov. Ferguson’s top aide resigns amid staff workplace complaints Chief strategy officer Mike Webb, Ferguson’s longtime ally, quit after hostile workplace allegations, which he called “an unhelpful distraction.” by Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard / March 20, 2025
News What’s next after Washington passes pro-natural gas measure? Initiative 2066 aimed to keep gas as a utility option for consumers. But potential court challenges could complicate putting it into action. by Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard / November 29, 2024
Politics Washington state lawmakers may get a 14% raise over next two years A citizen panel recommends the pay bump, which would push annual salaries over $70,000, to keep pace with growing duties and rising costs of living. by Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard / October 15, 2024
Politics Washington public defenders say the strained system needs funding Too many cases, too few lawyers and too little money hurt local governments’ ability to provide effective counsel to those with financial constraints. by Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard / February 2, 2024
News What WA leaders are watching for in the Manuel Ellis police trial Members of law enforcement, community organizers and more weigh in on the trial of three Tacoma officers charged in the 2020 death of Ellis. by Jerry Cornfield & Laurel Demkovich & Grace Deng & Bill Lucia Washington State Standard / October 4, 2023
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