Politics In Inslee's State of the State, climate dominates The Washington governor used the address to call for efforts on mental health, orca recovery and education. by John Stang / January 15, 2019
Politics Washington’s mental health crisis unites the Legislature Days before the beginning of the Legislature, both parties agree that something must be done. by John Stang / January 10, 2019
Politics New poll shows mental health, homelessness top list of WA voter concerns Respondents identified social services as a high priority for the state Legislature, while climate change and orcas lagged. by John Stang / January 10, 2019
Politics Exotic dancers face workplace hazards. Could the Legislature help? Washington Democrats may introduce a bill to address pay inconsistency and legal protections for dancers. by John Stang / January 9, 2019
Politics WA prepares for challenges to net neutrality The Trump administration and the broadband industry are suing California for the right to slow down internet service. Could Washington be next? by John Stang / November 12, 2018
Politics State Democrats tighten hold on Olympia With more seats to work with, the party is positioned to move on environmental policy, health care and capital gains. by Mark Baumgarten & John Stang / November 6, 2018
Politics A Democrat won’t win in central WA, but can an independent? Candidate Ann Diamond is outperforming expectations but it may not be enough for a win. by John Stang / October 2, 2018
Environment Trump limits access of board overseeing safety at Hanford site Watchdogs fear that a recent administration order will make the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board less effective and nuclear waste sites more dangerous. by John Stang / June 20, 2019 / Updated June 20, 2019 at 11:34 a.m.
News Feds’ ‘Plan B’ for Hanford waste cleanup draws state officials’ ire While the state Department of Ecology is concerned about meeting deadlines, the proposed solution from the Department of Energy is a non-starter. by John Stang / June 5, 2019 / Updated on June 19
Politics WA leaders to feds: Don’t underestimate the danger of Hanford waste Rep. Adam Smith has introduced legislation that would effectively stop the Department of Energy from reclassifying the site's most hazardous wastes. by John Stang / July 11, 2019