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
Tech Used bookstores: The next notch in Amazon's belt? Ophelia's Books in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood by Joe Follansbee / March 17, 2013
Why is the sculpture 'Wawona' so mystifying? The schooner <i>Wawona</i> was on the endangered list, but was demolished. by Joe Follansbee / February 17, 2013
Culture The old Red Robin and the young millennials The Red Robin sign at the original restaurant. by Jon Sayer / March 10, 2010
Politics State cracks down on derelict boats The marine vessel Forus had to be recovered from the Columbia River. by Joe Follansbee / March 31, 2014
Politics Written in saltwater: It's time to stand up for Washington's maritime history The Lady Washington, a replica of an historic ship, is Washington state's official ship. by Joe Follansbee / February 12, 2014
Seahawks fandom: The #12thMan treasure hunt Which Seattle neighborhoods love the Seahawks most? Twitter has some clues. by Jon Sayer / January 29, 2014