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
Opinion Journalists of color deserve more support. Here’s how Seattle can help. The Seattle Globalist recently announced it's out of money. One of the writers who got his start there has a suggestion for how to better support journalists of color. by Marcus Harrison Green / December 30, 2019
Opinion I knew one of the accused Third Avenue shooters A troubled childhood was the precursor to a life of crime. It could have been different. by Marcus Harrison Green / February 12, 2020 / Updated 5:08 p.m., Feb. 12, 2020
Opinion Washington state's other epidemic: Mass incarceration When it comes to life without parole sentences, the state is a global outlier. by Marcus Harrison Green / March 23, 2020
Opinion GoFundWho? More equitable ways to crowdfund in a crisis Platforms like GoFundMe are burdened by bias. During the pandemic, you can be more intentional with your giving. by Marcus Harrison Green / May 15, 2020
Opinion I glimpsed hope in a South Seattle park After years of despair brought on by Black death, the Othello Park march helped me find the strength to choose something else. by Marcus Harrison Green / June 11, 2020