Politics Washington state poised to ban guns at protests, Capitol grounds Despite opposition from Republicans and gun-rights activists, lawmakers in Olympia are working to deter ad hoc ‘patrols’ and armed protests. by Levi Pulkkinen & Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / April 9, 2021
News WA laws banning private armies go unenforced before election As concerns grow over vigilante militias on Election Day, police say laws are too vague to invoke. by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / November 2, 2020 / Updated 2:10 p.m. November 3
Politics Washington state lawmakers look for ways to limit armed militias State laws are vague on armed protests and paramilitaries, but legislators and activists are trying to change that. by Katie Hayes InvestigateWest / January 8, 2021
Opinion The worst shipwreck in Northwest history happened a century ago In 1918, about 350 people boarded the Princess Sophia, which was bound for Seattle. None of them arrived. by Bob Simmons / October 22, 2018
Politics Komen's climb-down brings elation at regional Planned Parenthood Sen. Patty Murray by Bob Simmons / February 3, 2012
Tech Komen cuts to Planned Parenthood hit Northwest Sen. Patty Murray by Bob Simmons / January 31, 2012
Sparing Bellingham's grand old granary Granary backers project messages onto the side of the historic building. by Bob Simmons / September 3, 2012
Politics Obamacare is no miracle drug for minority Americans The National Korean American Service and Education Consortium and other groups campaigned for including immigrants in health care reform legislation. by Collin Tong / July 26, 2012
Culture A different road map from Rick Steves Rick Steves, spotted at a train station in Italy's Cinque Terre region (2008). by Collin Tong / July 12, 2012
Environment How Seattle helps with world's water challenges Pam Elardo, center left, with Nepalese women. by Collin Tong / April 10, 2012