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
Equity Black Student Union is back at Rainier Beach Members of the Black Student Union at Rainier Beach High School. by Michelle Ranken / April 24, 2017
After scandal, eyes on state auditor's race Troy Kelley, shown during his 2012 campaign, brought unwanted attention to the state Auditor's Office. by Michelle Ranken / July 26, 2016
Culture Wine bars to dive bars: Catering to Seattle's millennials Cucina Americana's bar by Michelle Ranken / June 30, 2016
Politics 'Learning labs' prepare Washington kids for the workforce by Michelle Ranken / October 19, 2016