Politics Signature checking is WA's safeguard against election fraud Over the years, officials have identified just a handful of ballots that might have been fraudulently cast — out of several million votes tallied across the state. by Zachariah Bryan InvestigateWest / November 8, 2022
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 Tight budgets force cuts to King County Public Health Auburn protestors register their dismay at looming cuts to King County's public health services. by Zachariah Bryan / August 27, 2014
Politics Seattle Pacific University: An emerging community role SPU President Philip Eaton by Zachariah Bryan / May 30, 2012
Politics Midday Scan: Tacoma's more cynical approach to the world's fair A Department of Energy warning sign at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation by Zachariah Bryan / April 20, 2012
Politics Midday Scan: Legislature staggers out into light of day Many of the state's tax and trust challenges date back to the tax package for the construction of Safeco Field. by Zachariah Bryan / April 11, 2012