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‘Nobody knows what these people are going through’ in Puerto Rico

The president of the Puerto Rican Association of Washington said he's disappointed with the United States' response to the devastation in Puerto Rico.

8 years ago

Gov. Inslee’s earthquake subcabinet says it didn’t have enough resources

Governor Jay Inslee will meet with a subcommittee he tasked to look at how we can be more prepared for major earthquakes in our Washington state.

8 years ago

Senate Law and Justice session on Sound Transit

Did Sound Transit mislead the Washington state Legislature and the public about the scope and financial impact of the Sound Transit 3 tax package?

8 years ago

GOP’s ‘Obamacare’ repeal could equal tax increases in Washington

States that signed people up for health insurance with reduced costs will likely lose billions if the GOP health care bill, changing Obamacare, is approved.

8 years ago

McCain says no to GOP health care bill that would impact thousands in Washington

Washington state's insurance commissioner has some concerns about the latest Republican attempt to replace "Obamacare," including its lack of protection for people with pre-existing conditions.

8 years ago

Mercer Island limits size of single-family homes

It was a discussion that could only happen on Mercer Island.

8 years ago

Who will become Seattle’s 55th mayor?

On Friday, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced he will not continue to serve as the city's mayor. The role will be turned over to another city council member.

8 years ago

Saying public education is broken is a vast overstatement, Teacher of the Year says

Claims that the Washington state public education system is broken are demonstrably false, the state's 2018 Teacher of the Year told Seattle's Morning News.

8 years ago

Everett’s bikini baristas have to stir up strong argument to keep clothes off

Bikini baristas being told to cover up by the Everett City Council will likely have to rely on their argument that the city's ordinance is discriminatory.

8 years ago

Seattle Police Chief Kathleen O’Toole argues department has seen ‘measurable success’

Seattle's police chief is disputing a federal monitor's finding that the department has not complied with court-ordered reforms.

8 years ago

Gov. Inslee sends message to Trump: ‘We Are With Dreamers’

President Donald Trump remains torn over the fate of hundreds of thousands of young immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children 鈥� a decision that will draw fury no matter what he decides.

8 years ago

Space Needle restaurant closed for 9 months

After Thursday, the restaurant on the top of Seattle's Space Needle is closed for the next nine months while it undergoes a $100 million renovation.

8 years ago

Report: Seattle police spending less time writing traffic tickets

The number of tickets Seattle Police are giving out is down -- dramatically -- compared to the last few years.

8 years ago

Seattle neighbors file lawsuit against mail carrier

A Seattle man collected 13 complaint letters from neighbors who said their same carrier had submitted 鈥渇ake鈥� dog problem reports to USPS management.

8 years ago

Do King County voters have the power to stop injection sites?

Public health experts and families of people who have died of drug overdoses are pushing for a plan to set up safe injection sites.

8 years ago

UW professor: Data doesn’t support company’s claim of what caused salmon spill

Tom Douglas may have been right to question what destroyed a fish farm, releasing thousands of Atlantic salmon into the waters of the Salish Sea.

8 years ago

Gradual closure planned for notorious Seattle homeless camp

The City of Seattle is planning a gradual closure of the illegal homeless encampment near the West Seattle Bridge.

8 years ago

Lawsuit filed to block vote on safe-injection sites

Voters won't get to decide on whether or not to ban safe injection sites in King County until February.

8 years ago

How Cary Moon and Jenny Durkan differ on Seattle issues

Seattle mayoral finalists Jenny Durkan and Cary Moon shared their ideas about homelessness, affordable housing, and policing in Seattle, among other topics.

8 years ago

Seattle’s rental law will not take people off the streets, housing rep. says

New legislation that prevents Seattle landlords from denying housing to someone with a criminal past is all about reducing the number of people living on the streets and combating inequality.