Politics Washington Legislature aims to regulate AI — but treads cautiously ‘You don’t want to stop innovation. You don’t want to stop commerce. But you don’t want to stop people’s civil rights.’ by John Stang / January 12, 2024 / Updated 12:30 p.m.
Tech After COVID, brain fog lingers. UW researchers are finding out why How does a respiratory disease leave victims with brain issues like memory loss, confusion and ‘fogginess’? by John Stang / April 14, 2021
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 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
Tech A Redmond company’s cosmic gamble Planetary Resources sees asteroid mining as a long-term venture — and an economic game-changer. by John Stang / March 28, 2018
Politics There’s one thing state lawmakers agree on: the internet The Legislature is delving deeply into internet issues this year, including those that affect urban and rural areas. by John Stang / February 6, 2018
Tech Are restaurants cheating on sales taxes? A person swiping a bank card on a credit card machine in a restaurant. by John Stang / December 3, 2017
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
