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 ‘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
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 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
Culture 'A quiet crisis': The rise of acidic soil in Washington A farm in the Palouse region, which includes parts of Eastern Washington. by Sylvia Kantor / August 17, 2015
Culture 8 things to do in Seattle this weekend A “post-apocalyptic Western with Nerf guns,” glass artist Preston Singletary, a few poetry readings and Tamale Guy. by Brangien Davis & Michael Upchurch & Nicole Capozziello / April 12, 2018
Culture Bainbridge author on writing, the working class and cultural appropriation In "Lawn Boy," author Jonathan Evison tells the story of a 22-year-old half-Mexican landscaper. by Michael Upchurch / April 10, 2018
Culture 8 things to do in Seattle this weekend Tap dancing, ancient ceramic sculptures and an edible book festival (yes, you read that right). by Michael Upchurch & Nicole Capozziello / April 5, 2018
Culture Less comedy, more drama: Lynn Shelton talks about her newest film Shelton discusses what triggered her change of tone in “Outside In,” filming in Granite Falls and what is next for her. by Michael Upchurch / April 4, 2018
Culture The Donald Byrd formula: Study modern slavery, discuss, then dance In its latest work, Spectrum Dance Theater unveils a choreographed meditation on modern day slavery. by Michael Upchurch / April 3, 2018