Washington Supreme Court strikes down death penalty The Washington state Supreme Court struck down the state’s death penalty Thursday and converted all death sentences to life in prison. Patricia Murphy
Voting can be dangerous for domestic violence survivors There’s a way for domestic violence survivors to protect themselves. But it’s not always easy. Amy Rolph
How my 90-year-old neighbor, a Holocaust survivor, sees America today One of the world's biggest cities was once a safe haven for Jewish refugees. During World War II, more than 18,000 Jews sought refuge in Shanghai. They witnessed the war from a perspective that often goes unheard. My neighbor Werner Glass is one of them. Lila Shroff
Trade, immigration and semi-automatic rifles... All topics that set the candidates apart in a debate Monday between Democratic Senator Maria Cantwell and Republican challenger Susan Hutchison. Trade, immigration and semi-automatic rifles... All topics that set the candidates apart in a debate Monday between Democratic Senator Maria Cantwell and Republican challenger Susan Hutchison. Paige Browning
You don't need a home to vote Voter registration forms require a residential address, but you don't need a home to vote. People who are homeless can register using the address of a shelter or a cross street where they camp. Kate Walters
Eric Idle on Cockney accents and yachting with Paul Allen Bill Radke talks to actor and comedian Eric Idle about his Monty Python days and always looking on the bright side of life. Bill Radke
Can measuring 'happiness' on your commute help streamline transit? Seattle has done a better than average job of getting people out of cars and onto public transit. But 31 percent of commuters still drive alone. In terms of comfort, it's no wonder: On the bus, sometimes you can’t even get a seat. Joshua McNichols
