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
Equity Dental health care options start to expand Thanks to the Legislature, $16 million is going into expanding services and capacity in Washington state. by John Stang / September 25, 2018
Politics Pasco police criticized for Spanish lesson from Border Patrol Some say the decision to have Border Patrol teach Pasco officers Spanish is a power move meant to intimidate local Latinos. by John Stang / July 9, 2018
Equity Washington will give parents paid family leave Gov. Jay Inslee signs the new family leave law. The bill's main sponsor, Sen. Joe Fain, is on the left, holding a child. by John Stang / July 5, 2017
Politics Washington’s legal pot experiment: Can it survive Trump? Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, whose legal action halted Trump’s original immigration ban, has vowed to fight the feds on cannabis enforcement. by Tobias Coughlin-Bogue / March 14, 2017
Equity Best of 2016: Is the legal pot market a rigged game? by Tobias Coughlin-Bogue / December 22, 2016
Equity Rigged game: How people of color are blocked from the pot industry Inequality on the rise in legal pot industry. by Tobias Coughlin-Bogue / September 26, 2016
Politics Teen wage bills to get new examination Sen. Michael Baumgartner by John Stang / January 31, 2015