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
Politics Pushing Legislature on McCleary? Supreme Court considers nuclear option The state Supreme Court is trying to compel lawmakers to comply with its 2012 McCleary mandate to fully fund education. by John Stang / September 3, 2014
Environment Global warming: Is state doing enough to protect timber from invading beetle? An image of a beetle projected at a briefing for Gov. Jay Inslee and other officials on Wednesday. by John Stang / August 28, 2014
Politics A limit on lawmakers' free lunches Proposed ethics guidelines would leave no doubt for legislators: This is a meal. by John Stang / August 19, 2014
Politics Ethics Board dismisses GOP senator's complaint against Inslee Sen. Don Benton of Vancouver discusses bills scheduled for committee review with staffer Alison Mendiola. by John Stang / August 6, 2014
Politics Primary voting shows state Senate could stay Republican The battle for control of the state. by John Stang / August 5, 2014
Politics Didier, Newhouse survive crowded primary to replace Doc Hastings Tea Partier Clint Didier by John Stang / August 5, 2014
Politics An Eastside race has Republicans scrambling for a foothold Linda Darnell by John Stang / August 3, 2014
Politics Senate GOP power player wants Inslee punished over labor dispute Sen. Don Benton of Vancouver discusses bills scheduled for committee review with staffer Alison Mendiola. by John Stang / August 1, 2014
Politics Primary Prognostication: Handicapping the Senate races The Yakima River flows through the competitive 15th Legislative District. by John Stang / July 31, 2014
Politics Can a Socialist unseat the powerful Democratic Speaker of the House? The 43rd Legislative District (click to enlarge) by John Stang / July 30, 2014