Undeterred by rape allegation, Sen. Joe Fain supporters applaud campaign Two weeks after former Seattle city official Candace Faber tweeted that he raped her in 2007, Sen. Joe Fain made a campaign appearance on Sunday with his family and miniature Schnauzer-Yorkie mix, Waffles, in tow. Sydney Brownstone
WA Teachers got big raises this year, but are they sustainable? Kim Malcolm talks with Democratic State Rep. Christine Rolfes about how the state legislature will approach education funding in the coming years. Kim Malcolm
Washington lawmaker assails media as 'dirty, godless, hateful people' A Republican state representative from eastern Washington is drawing attention after comments he made about the media at a pro-gun rally. Austin Jenkins
Rep. Matt Manweller sues Central Washington University after firing Rep. Matt Manweller (R-Ellensburg), who is seeking a fourth term in the state legislature, is suing Central Washington University after the school fired... Sydney Brownstone
Part 2: Desperate for help, far from home Sometimes people with severe brain injuries develop behavioral issues that are hard to manage. This can make it difficult to find them a place to live. Austin Jenkins
Tacoma lawmaker — and his accuser — call for better way to investigate sexual misconduct In the aftermath of a recent workplace conduct investigation at the state Capitol, the Democratic lawmaker at the heart of the inquiry and one of his... Walker Orenstein
#NewsPoet: Witnessing the last execution in Washington News stories can be disturbing sometimes, but KUOW has a way to help process these stories. We call it #NewsPoet — and it involves a Pacific Northwest... Casey Martin
Judge sends deadly force initiative to November ballot State lawmakers worked with police and community groups during the last legislative session to change the rules for prosecuting police who use deadly... Jason Pagano
3 myths about the Washington state lottery Retired school teacher Michael Hobson is displeased by how much his property tax is increasing, even though lawmakers did it to fully fund public schools. David Hyde
Washington's involuntary commitment law for addiction goes into effect If someone you love wants to hurt themselves, what can you do? If the underlying cause is mental illness, one option is to have them involuntarily... Kate OConnell
