Politics Bill struggles to give municipal judges freedom from cities' pressure on revenues Chief Justice Barbara Madsen worries about the independence of some municipal judges. by Harris Meyer / December 13, 2010
Politics Municipal courts: How independent are some judges? Chief Justice Barbara Madsen worries about the independence of some municipal judges. by Harris Meyer / December 12, 2010
Culture Yakima adds to its wine-based tourism attractions Vineyards surrounding the lodge in Yakima River valley. by Harris Meyer / July 21, 2011
Culture Why winemakers are split on Initiative 1100 The Horse Heaven Hills vineyard at Columbia Crest winery by Harris Meyer / October 20, 2010
Politics Are local courts overstepping by helping bill collectors apply the screws? Janelle Leslie by Harris Meyer / October 3, 2010
Politics Washington lawmaker trying to protect debtors from jailing Janelle Leslie by Harris Meyer / February 16, 2011
Politics Crosscut Investigation: Prosecutors, debt collectors buddy-up to punish bad checks Mike Hewitt, James Hargrove, Adam Kline by Harris Meyer / December 5, 2012
Politics McKenna vs. Inslee: A debate with a few twists Jay Inslee, left, and Rob McKenna at a debate. by Harris Meyer / October 3, 2012
Culture A historic new trail for Washington hikers William O. Douglas, here on a 1949 Mount Stuart climb with Mount Rainier as backdrop, was an avid hiker. by Harris Meyer / September 17, 2012
Politics States examine bounced-check enforcement practices Mike Hewitt, James Hargrove, Adam Kline by Harris Meyer / May 14, 2013