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 The Elephant in the Room: Episode 3 In the final episode of the series, three Washington Republicans react to Donald Trump’s reelection and ponder the future of the state’s GOP. by Sara Bernard & Maleeha Syed / December 18, 2024
News The Elephant in the Room: Episode 2 Follow the team as they head to Bellevue for a Republican election night watch party. As results roll in, attendees share their thoughts. by Maleeha Syed / December 11, 2024
News The Elephant in the Room: Episode 1 A Northwest Reports limited series examines the present and future of Washington’s GOP. In this episode, moderate Republicans talk internal divisions. by Maleeha Syed / December 4, 2024
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
News Podcast | Dan Evans: Governor, senator, environmentalist After Evans' appearance at a Northwest Power and Conservation Council meeting, Venice Buhain and Knute Berger discuss his impact on Washington. by Maleeha Syed / April 17, 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 Podcast | Central WA may have new districts by the fall election Reporter Mai Hoang talks about the ongoing fight to redraw majority-Latino legislative districts between Yakima and Pasco. by Maleeha Syed / January 24, 2024
News Podcast | Washington voters dissatisfied with U.S. political system Joseph O’Sullivan breaks down what poll respondents had to say about the upcoming presidential election — and almost no one is excited. by Maleeha Syed / November 15, 2023