Environment Washington’s gray wolf populations are making a strong comeback “Recovery is happening right before our eyes.” The species grew by 20% in WA last year, but advocates warn against declaring victory too early. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / April 26, 2024
News What WA leaders are watching for in the Manuel Ellis police trial Members of law enforcement, community organizers and more weigh in on the trial of three Tacoma officers charged in the 2020 death of Ellis. by Jerry Cornfield & Laurel Demkovich & Grace Deng & Bill Lucia Washington State Standard / October 4, 2023
Politics Housing, homelessness loom large in the minds of Washington voters Tacoma, Spokane and Bellingham each have ballot measures on these issues, and both voters and candidates have cited them as top priorities. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / October 31, 2023
News Is housing a form of health care? A Washington program says it is Apple Health and Homes has distributed $41M from Medicaid to shelter and support those with behavioral or other health issues. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / September 15, 2023
News ‘A partial solution’: A closer look at the new WA Cares Fund The long-term care tax program has already stoked controversy, with critics saying the $36,500 benefit is too small to be meaningful. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / November 23, 2023
Environment Washington cities, counties now required to plan for climate change Starting in 2025, local governments will need to consider emissions and natural disasters in their long-term planning. Some already do. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / August 8, 2023
Tech Weekend Tech Scan: Sorting through the exploding options for viewing TV, film, everything Roger Ebert, center, at the 2010 Hawaii International Film Festival with his wife, Chaz Hammel-Smith (left) and actress Nancy Kwan. by Skip Ferderber / February 17, 2012
Tech Weekend Tech Scan: Tech rumors, tech memories Microsoft's Windows Phone is winning fans. This is a Samsung model using the Microsoft operating system. by Skip Ferderber / February 9, 2012
Tech Weekend Tech Scan: Need another reason to buy a Kindle Fire? The Samsung Galaxy Note is slated for release Feb. 19 through AT&T. by Skip Ferderber / February 3, 2012
Politics How the 'Seattle Times' misread the state budget Despite the looming government shutdown, not much happened in Olympia over the weekend. by Dick Nelson / February 2, 2012