Race for Seattle City Attorney draws pair of last-minute challengers
Amid dozens of candidates for Seattle mayor and two city council seats in 2021, the race for city attorney has largely been lost in the shuffle.4 years ago
Seattle Times files lawsuit over missing text messages from Mayor Durkan
The Seattle Times has filed a lawsuit against the City of Seattle, over a series of missing text messages from Mayor Jenny Durkan.4 years ago
WA Republicans in Congress continue to receive high marks in 鈥楧emocracy Report Card鈥�
Two Washington Republican representatives continue to be graded highly on a "Democracy Report Card," following votes in favor of a Jan. 6 investigation.4 years ago
King County Councilmember unveils proposal to explore universal basic income
King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove announced this week that he intends to push for a preliminary study into universal basic income.4 years ago
WA Sec. of Health: State hopes to avoid ‘tale of two societies’ for vaccinated, unvaccinated
Despite vaccination rates in Washington continuing to trend upward, state health officials still have concerns over counties where rates remain low.聽4 years ago
Battle over Kshama Sawant recall has now seen over $1 million raised combined
As the battle over the potential recall of Councilmember Kshama Sawant continues, the tug-of-war has now seen fundraising efforts crest a milestone.4 years ago
Seattle group voices concern over ‘tsunami of evictions’ when state moratorium expires
A local group is sounding the alarm over what it believes will be a sizable increase in evictions in the Seattle area by the end of June.4 years ago
Former SPD chief offers new details on why East Precinct was abandoned last summer
Former SPD Chief Carmen Best has provided new insight into how and why the East Precinct was abandoned last summer by officers.4 years ago
With deadline passed, fields are now set for Seattle mayor, council, and city attorney elections
The filing window for Seattle election candidates has closed, with the fields for mayor, two city council seats, and city attorney now officially set.聽4 years ago
Opinion: SPD’s ‘exodus’ of police officers is entirely self-inflicted
We should be calling SPD's "forced exodus" of officers over the last three years what it really is: Abandonment by our public servants.4 years ago
Former Washington AG joins latest lawsuit against state’s newly-approved capital gains tax
A new lawsuit against Washington's capital gains tax was filed this week, this time joined by former state Attorney General Rob McKenna.4 years ago
Pair of Washington Republicans vote to approve investigation into Capitol riot
Two Washington state Republicans joined with Democrats to approve an independent investigation into the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol.4 years ago
State leaves door open for counties to make their own mask rules
Washington Secretary of Health Dr. Umair Shah says that the state will leave the door open for counties to enact their own mask rules.4 years ago
How Washington’s political divisions are driving a troubling rise in recalls
In recent years, efforts to recall prominent political leaders have become a political cudgel used by an increasingly divided populous.4 years ago
Private prison company suing state over bill to shut down Tacoma ICE detention center
A private prison company is suing the state over a recently-passed bill aimed at shutting down a privately-run Tacoma ICE detention facility.4 years ago
King County to consider implementing stricter mask rules at local level
King County health officials are considering the possibility of implementing stricter mask-wearing guidelines in the weeks to come.4 years ago
Authorities make first arrest in Washington unemployment scam
Authorities arrested a Nigerian citizen suspected of playing a role in a scam that saw nearly $650 million get paid out in fraudulent unemployment claims.4 years ago
King County health officer: Fully vaccinated should consider masking up in some settings
Dr. Jeff Duchin offers insight into new masking rules, urging people -- regardless of vaccination status -- to consider masking up in certain scenarios.4 years ago
Gov. Inslee vetoes measure to end sale of new gas-powered cars by 2030
Gov. Inslee issued a partial veto this week, striking down a measure that would have set a goal to end the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2030.聽4 years ago
State DOH urges schools to reopen fully by fall as Seattle starts planning
The state DOH released new requirements for K-12 schools, pushing for them to return with "full time in-person education for all interested students."4 years ago
Seahawks prepare to bring fans back to Lumen Field for 2021 season
The Seattle Seahawks are getting ready to play in front of fans at Lumen Field for the first time since before the start of the pandemic last year.4 years ago
‘This has become a farce’: Seattle council clashes over strategy for SPD layoffs
Seattle councilmembers clashed Tuesday over whether the city will actually be able to conduct out-of-order layoffs of SPD officers.4 years ago
In wake of mayor’s missing texts, Seattle councilmember proposes new office for records requests
Seattle Council President Lorena Gonzalez and City Attorney Pete Holmes are proposing an independent entity to handle records requests to the mayor's office.聽4 years ago
