Culture In losing Pike Place Market’s iconic newsstand, Seattle loses a place for connection After 40 years, the stand’s ‘father figure’ owner closes up shop. by Laura Kaufman / December 23, 2019
Politics As Seattle booms, council scrambles to save city trees Rob Johnson is rushing to pass a new ordinance, but activists say it leaves the trees vulnerable. by Robert McClure & Julie Davidow Investigate West / August 27, 2018
Equity Port's deal leaves truck drivers worried Independent short haul truckers filled the room at a meeting of Seaport Commissioners. by Julie Davidow for InvestigateWest / February 7, 2018
Equity Truck drivers vow to 'shut down' ports over emissions rules Short-haul drivers protest a proposed April 1 deadline of restricting port access to allow only cleaner-burning diesel trucks. by Julie Davidow for InvestigateWest / February 5, 2018
Politics Revenue forecast improves odds that Legislature will finish on time There is also no excuse for failing to enact longer-term budget reforms. by JasonMercier / February 16, 2012
Politics Legislature looks other way on the budget Gov. Chris Gregoire. by JasonMercier / January 26, 2012
Lean management moves toward becoming law The Legislature is picking up on the "lean management" philosophy that the governor has been pushing as appropriate to hard times. by JasonMercier / January 16, 2012
Politics Gregoire and unions: bargaining takes on political stakes Washington State Governor, Christine Gregoire by JasonMercier / September 5, 2012
Politics Washington needs a more powerful governor Washington state ballot (2010). by JasonMercier / August 7, 2012
Politics Can we stop Seattle's film industry talent exodus? 1978 Datsun 280Z with director Colin Trevorrow and actor Mark Duplass by Laura Kaufman / April 11, 2012