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
Environment Can solar help safeguard post-hurricane Puerto Rico? Born in a brewery, Solarize Puerto Rico's crusade for energy independence has united Washingtonians with and without connections to the island. by Manola Secaira / December 13, 2018
Culture Found at a Seattle estate sale, these Mexican artifacts are going home The artifacts were accidentally uncovered by a University of Washington grad student. by Manola Secaira / November 20, 2018 / Updated Nov. 21 at 3:02 p.m.
Environment Forging a STEM career when you grew up asking, 'What are we eating today?' To undo STEM's elitism, cancer researcher Tracie Delgado offers burgeoning scientists a network of support. by Manola Secaira / March 29, 2019
Environment Digging for indigenous science in 3,000-year-old clam beds Marco Hatch, a Coastal Salish scholar, talks about the importance of bringing indigenous knowledge to Western research — and what science loses when we don't. by Manola Secaira / March 25, 2019
Environment Sneezing? Itchy? Here's what to blame for your allergies The trees are causing spring's first wave of high pollen — and Seattle's unusually warm, sunny weather is making it worse. by Manola Secaira / March 22, 2019
Environment WA makes it easier for rural towns and tribes to build parks The state's new sliding-scale approach to funding parks and recreation makes new improvements attainable for underserved communities. by Manola Secaira / March 14, 2019