Politics Democrats try on the idea of Lisa Brown for governor in 2012 Washington Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown, D-Spokane. by Austin Jenkins / May 20, 2007
Politics Outside gay-rights supporters quietly targeted Northwest legislative races in 2006 A Denver businessman has been coordinating campaign contributions in a number of states, including Washington and Oregon, to affect legislative races. by Austin Jenkins / May 7, 2007
News Without affirmative action, colleges face a tough path to diversity UW has been outlawed from using race as a factor in hiring or admissions since 1998. Soon, a SCOTUS decision could ban the practice nationwide. by Andrew Engelson / April 19, 2023 / Updated at 1:15 p.m. on April 19
News How to get the most out of Seattle public transit Is it hard to go carless around the Sound? One frequent rider shares how to navigate one of the nation's busiest transit systems. by Andrew Engelson / April 14, 2023
News SCOTUS ruling on WA strike damages not a ‘catastrophe’ for unions The case involving a Washington concrete company was being watched for the possibility it would tip the balance toward employers over workers. by Andrew Engelson / June 6, 2023
Politics Another gubernatorial speechwriter bites the dust Gov. Chris Gregoire delivering the words. (State of Washington) by Austin Jenkins / July 23, 2007
Politics The 2008 campaign for governor is begun Chris Gregoire hasn't officially announced a re-election bid, and possible GOP opponent Dino Rossi hasn't agreed to a rematch, but the fundraising and rhetoric are under way. by Austin Jenkins / June 14, 2007
News WA’s new drug law could help needle exchanges — or restrict them The possession bill passed this year includes $63M for treatment centers. But it also gives local governments the power to regulate them. by Andrew Engelson / November 2, 2023 / Updated at 5 p.m. on Nov. 7
Politics To Kelso by way of Pullman, Moscow, and Ireland Frederick David Russell. (U.S. Marshals Service) by Austin Jenkins / October 21, 2007
Politics Speaking to the Thomas Wales Foundation, John McKay lets the Justice Department have it John McKay when he was U.S. attorney for Western Washington. (Department of Justice) by Austin Jenkins / October 15, 2007