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
Politics The real Gingrich game: racial code words The South Carolina primary has brought an ugly turn in the election appeals by the GOP. Sadly, it's a path that has been well prepared. by Hubert Locke / January 23, 2012
Politics Remembering David Olson, a true 'university citizen' Professor David J. Olson by Hubert Locke / September 17, 2012
Book City: Dan Brown is formulaic tripe Dan Hinkley, founder of Heronswood nursery. by Valerie Easton / December 12, 2012
Book City: Hedgebrook's director on the allure of fantasy worlds Amy Wheeler, director of Whidbey Island's Hedgebrook women's writing retreat center. by Valerie Easton / November 28, 2012
Book City: Sasquatch Books head on why the company won't touch fiction Gary Luke, publisher of Sasquatch Books by Valerie Easton / November 21, 2012
Book City: What's in Amy Pennington's Kindle queue? Amy Pennington at the Check, Please! premiere party. by Valerie Easton / November 14, 2012