John Stang

John Stang has been a news reporter for 33 years.
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Proposed change in law could keep International District noodles fresh

by John Stang
The bill "concerning certain cultural foods" would allow for flexibility for local rules for fresh rice noodles and rice cakes.
Mar 1, 2016
Community members greeted Leschi Elementary students with high fives to congratulate them on completing the first week of the school year. (Photo by Jovelle Tamayo)

Parents tell lawmakers how school cultural gap can hurt kids

by John Stang
Parents went to Olympia to back bills for cultural competency training, recruitment of teachers of color and other measures meant to close opportunity gap.
Feb 2, 2016
Gabriel Ray Pierre (left) high fives a student at Leschi Elementary School on Friday, as part of #SeattleHigh5. The event aimed to show children of color positive images of black men and women in their community. (Photo by Jovelle Tamayo)

Proposed school policy overhaul meant to address opportunity gap

by John Stang
Among the proposed changes in the bill are cultural competence training for teachers and other staff and a change to school discipline.
Jan 18, 2016

I-732 group submits signatures; critics say measure fails to do enough

by John Stang
An alternative to I-732 that would raise carbon tax revenue to help poor communities and communities of color is being planned for the November ballot.
Dec 30, 2015

Racial equity report card gives Washington lawmakers a C+

by John Stang
The Washington Community Action Network followed 34 bills last legislative session in its racial equity report card.
Dec 23, 2015

Could Canada carbon emissions agreement have room for Washington?

by John Stang
Gov. Jay Inslee says he is exploring whether Washington could be part of a carbon emissions cap-and-trade plan developing among several Canadian provices.
Dec 9, 2015