How city council is preparing Seattle for the next snowstorm
Winter is coming and the Seattle City Council wants residents to be prepared with snow shovels. Keeping sidewalks clear is a top priority for city officials.6 years ago
Investigation into Rep. Matt Shea continues longer than expected
The investigation into controversial Washington State Representative Matt Shea continues as a report expected Monday has been postponed.6 years ago
Seattle council not sold on Mayor Durkan’s plan for prolific offenders
After Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan's proposal to address the city's prolific offenders, some councilmembers aren't entirely on board.6 years ago
Washington schools superintendent wants more funding to support students
The state school's chief says it's time for lawmakers to focus on all the other important student needs. State schools superintendent Chris Reykdal has released his priority asks for lawmakers.6 years ago
Supporters pack City Hall as Sawant unveils Seattle rent control proposal
Councilmember Kshama Sawant has proposed a Seattle rent control plan. There鈥檚 just one problem: Washington state law.6 years ago
Seattle’s plan to triple the rideshare tax on Uber, Lyft
Seattle is proposing a rideshare tax on Uber and Lyft to fund affordable housing and better transit. Critics say it will spike the price and harm drivers.6 years ago
Seattle, King County leaders pitch plan to address prolific offenders
There鈥檚 been a major push for Seattle and King County leaders to do something about the issue of repeat offenders.6 years ago
Critical of regional homeless plan, Reagan Dunn drops his own proposals
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn made no secret about the fact that he wasn鈥檛 a fan of the new Regional Homeless Authority.6 years ago
Supreme Court ready for ST3 car tab battle Tuesday
Lawyers are slated to argue for and against ST3's car tabs in Washington Supreme Court. The results could maintain or change the status quo.6 years ago
Gun safety group: Washington students safer this year thanks to I-1639
School safety has become a focus for Washington lawmakers. Gun safety advocates argue that the implementation of I-1639 have made things better.6 years ago
Recruitment issues at SPD? Not when it comes to women in blue
While struggling with staffing as a whole, the Seattle Police Department is a nationwide leader when it comes to recruiting women.6 years ago
GOP lawmakers continue to slam Gov. Inslee over scandals at DOC
Some state Republicans say enough is enough and are specifically calling out Governor Jay Inlsee over problems within the Department of Corrections.6 years ago
Federal certification years off for Western State Hospital despite improvements
The CEO of Western State Hospital says he has new plans and money from the state Legislature to make more improvements.6 years ago
Police, behavioral health workers gather in Seattle to talk crisis response
More than 1,200 police, corrections staff, mental health workers, and advocates are expected at this week鈥檚 annual Crisis Intervention Team International conference, held in Seattle this year.6 years ago
Federal red flag law appears unlikely, but Washington and other states are covered
How do you prevent a mass shooting? Depending on who you ask, you鈥檒l get a buffet of answers ranging from tough new gun laws to fixing a broken mental health system.6 years ago
Trailblazer retiring from state patrol, but not done fighting for women in law enforcement
On August 16, after 23-plus years, Monica Alexander became the first African American woman in history to retire from the Washington State Patrol.6 years ago
Growing calls for Rep. Shea鈥檚 resignation, amid claims of surveillance, blacklist
The Spokane Police Guild, a mayoral candidate, and the NAACP all became the latest to call for Republican Washington State Rep. Matt Shea to resign.6 years ago
SPD union not backing down after judge overturns reinstatement of Adley Shepherd
After a superior court overturned the reinstatement of controversial police officer Adley Shepherd, the Seattle Police Officer's Guild isn't ready to back down.6 years ago
The latest chapter in Seattle’s police accountability saga
The latest debate in Seattle's ongoing DOJ consent decree saga is whether or not to use outside consultants to craft better police accountability.6 years ago
Can Washington survive $30 car tab measure if it passes?
What would be the impact on Washington if a $30 car tabs measure passes? Reports seem to vary depending on who you're speaking to.6 years ago
Local leaders from Seattle to Spokane eye rent control
With a shortage of affordable housing and homelessness at crisis levels, many cities and states are looking at rent control as a potential fix.6 years ago
Durkan proposes Mercer Mega Block sale to fund housing, streetcar, more
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan aims to sell the city's Mercer Mega Block to raise funds and address pressing issues like affordable housing.6 years ago
Business, labor groups dump big money to reshape Seattle council
Political Action Committees have raised and spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on Seattle City Council candidates. This is how much.6 years ago
