Politics New WA laws start to close public broadband gap — but it’s a small step Legislators are spending $400 million to expand broadband, while opening up public internet options. But access for everyone is still a long way off. by Melissa Santos / July 16, 2021
Politics Technology vs. privacy: Washington looks to regulate facial recognition tools in 2020 Sea-Tac Airport recently halted use of the technology. Now, state lawmakers in Olympia are looking to adopt statewide rules. by Melissa Santos / January 3, 2020
Politics Speaker Chopp unfurls his tax roadmap Speaker Frank Chopp leads House Democrats. by Austin Jenkins / January 18, 2010
Politics Like a natural disaster, without the upside Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire by Austin Jenkins / November 3, 2009
Politics Turbulence watch on the state's economy Boeing plans to add 1,200 jobs at its Renton plant over the next couple of years. by Austin Jenkins / September 28, 2009
Politics Is Gregoire doing enough to sweet-talk Boeing? Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire by Austin Jenkins / September 13, 2009
Politics Back-of-the-napkin doodles by Democrats A public-records request finally gets answered by Austin Jenkins / March 18, 2009
Culture Winter in late April Up to a foot of snow could fall in the Cascade Mountains over the weekend. And some Snohomish County lowlands are already seeing flakes. This wacky blast of winter has ski areas cheering and farmers... by Austin Jenkins / April 18, 2008
Politics Washington Democrats and the GOP commence mud-slinging The 2008 governor's race might not be official, but it's real. by Austin Jenkins / October 10, 2007
Politics The wheels are coming off paid-family-leave legislation Some major elements are still in flux: who gets covered and how to pay for it. by Austin Jenkins / April 12, 2007
