Author Profile John Stang John Stang is a freelance writer who often covers state government and the environment. He can be reached on email at johnstang_8@hotmail.com and on Twitter at @johnstang_8
Environment Shell departs as protesting council member detained Shell Oil's Polar Pioneer Arctic drilling rig before it left Seattle by John Stang / June 15, 2015
Politics Lawmakers look ahead on a big shift in school funding Teachers and students walk from Seattle Center to Westlake in May to protest a lack of state funding for schools. by John Stang / June 14, 2015
Politics State looks at way to save graduation for 1,800 If a student isn't in school, he won't be learning. by John Stang / June 11, 2015
Politics Lawmakers look at picking up more of teachers' salaries Bruce Dammeier by John Stang / June 10, 2015
Politics House looks at helping arts, disabilities programs The Capitol Dome by John Stang / June 8, 2015
Politics Republicans say capital gains tax won't fly Sen. Mark Schoesler by John Stang / June 2, 2015
Inslee's carbon plan dead but capital gains tax still alive Gov. Jay Inslee (2015) by John Stang / June 1, 2015