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
Environment Seattle’s canopy shrinks as ordinance protects the wrong trees Since 2023, the city has classified more than 2,000 trees as “protected” — without regard to whether they ever were threatened by development. by Robert McClure / InvestigateWest / February 3, 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
News What to know during the Western WA bomb cyclone power outage Information about roads, transit, schools, food safety and when the power may be back on. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 20, 2024
Politics Your Washington state general Election Day cheat sheet Voters will decide on a new governor, most of the state Legislature and four major ballot measures. Here’s everything you need to know. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 5, 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 Your Washington state primary Election Day cheat sheet It’s not too late to vote — or register — and choose the next governor, public lands commissioner, attorney general and state and U.S. lawmakers. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / August 6, 2024
Politics Poll: Almost half of WA voters are undecided on governor’s race Among those who have decided, Democrat Bob Ferguson leads Republican Dave Reichert 22% to 20% with six months remaining until the election. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / May 24, 2024
Politics Washington voters favor anti-tax initiatives — for now More than 40% of voters told the Cascade PBS/Elway Poll they would like to repeal WA’s new capital gains tax as well as its carbon cap-and-invest system. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / May 23, 2024
News UW student encampment to disband following deal with university In a statement, organizers said they didn’t reach all their goals but have made progress, including scholarships for displaced Palestinian students. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / May 17, 2024 / Updated at 1:45 p.m. on May 17