Report: Seattle mayor’s office avoided answering records requests for missing text messages
An investigation revealed that Mayor Jenny Durkan's office failed to properly handle a series of records requests after months of her texts went missing.4 years ago
A year later, more questions than answers over Seattle council’s stance on defunding SPD
After reaching out to all nine Seattle councilmembers for clarity on their positions on defunding SPD, we were left with more questions than answers.4 years ago
Kshama Sawant reintroduces proposal to bring rent control to Seattle
Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant has now introduced an updated version of a rent control proposal she first unveiled in 2019.聽4 years ago
Pierce County Executive to veto newly-passed grocery store hazard pay ordinance
Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier will be vetoing a newly-passed hazard pay ordinance, after it was passed by the county council 4-3.4 years ago
Lawsuit over Fort Lawton affordable housing project dismissed after two-year court battle
After nearly two years, a court battle that has kept an affordable housing project at Fort Lawton in limbo may finally be coming to an end.4 years ago
SPD says newly-passed policing bill will have ‘limited’ effect on city
State lawmakers passed a handful of bills related to policing this session, but according to SPD, not all of them will affect the city's existing policy.聽4 years ago
Ferry County voluntarily rolls itself back to Phase 2 of reopening early
Ferry County announced Friday that it has opted to voluntarily move itself back to Phase 2 of reopening effective immediately.4 years ago
Watchdog group: Conduct of SPD officer during August incident ‘unacceptable’
The OPA released its findings related to an incident last August, where an officer drove his unmarked SUV onto a sidewalk during a protest.4 years ago
Tacoma pilot program will give monthly $500 payments to families starting this summer
Plans for a Tacoma universal basic income pilot are beginning to take shape, with the city revealing the first details on how the program will work.聽4 years ago
Boeing reports firing of 65 employees over last 10 months for ‘racist, hateful conduct’
Boeing terminated 65 employees over the last 10 months for "racist, discriminatory or otherwise hateful conduct," the company reported Friday.聽4 years ago
Seattle Sounders to begin handing out COVID vaccines to fans at home matches
The Seattle Sounders announced Thursday that the team will now be distributing COVID-19 vaccines to fans at home matches free of charge.4 years ago
Health officials ‘have not had discussions’ about rolling whole state back to Phase 2
With case rates and hospitalizations continuing to rise in several regions, why hasn't Washington considered a larger statewide rollback to Phase 2?4 years ago
Kshama Sawant recall campaign to begin collecting signatures
The campaign seeking to recall Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant is now beginning to collect signatures, but won't be doing so in person.聽4 years ago
Washington’s newly-passed capital gains tax faces first legal challenge
Washington's newly-passed capital gains tax is facing a lawsuit just three days after it was approved by state lawmakers in Olympia.聽4 years ago
Pierce County Council to pause investigation into Sheriff Ed Troyer
The Pierce County Council will be pausing its investigation into Sheriff Ed Troyer, following the announcement of a separate inquiry from the state AG.4 years ago
Washington state to align mask rules with new CDC guidance ‘as soon as possible’
Following new guidance from the CDC, Washington state will be updating its mask mandate to allow for going maskless in limited outdoor settings.4 years ago
Health officer: Snohomish County COVID numbers continuing ‘in the wrong direction’
Snohomish County has now exceeded benchmarks for both cases and hospitalizations, putting it at risk of a Phase 2 rollback next week.4 years ago
State Sen. Joe Nguyen challenges Dow Constantine in race for King County Executive
State Senator Joe Nguyen announced Tuesday that he will be challenging incumbent Dow Constantine in the 2021 race for King County Executive.聽4 years ago
Report card hands out grades to state Republicans who supported Trump impeachment
While voting to impeach Trump didn't score two GOP lawmakers points among Republicans, it did earn them high marks in a new "Democracy Report Card."4 years ago
Health officer: King County ‘at very high risk’ of rolling back to Phase 2
King County is continuing to trend towards a Phase 2 rollback when the state evaluates data on May 3, with case rates and hospitalizations rising.4 years ago
State Attorney General to investigate Pierce County Sheriff for ‘potential criminal violations’
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Friday that he has formally directed the state Attorney General to open an investigation into Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer.4 years ago
Challengers for Seattle council seat remain scarce with clock ticking on filing deadline
While other races have attracted dozens of candidates, challengers to incumbent Seattle Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda have been few and far between.4 years ago
Kshama Sawant voices support for renaming Seattle street named for controversial pro-slavery lawmaker
Seattle's South Lane Street seems like an innocuous stretch of road, but its namesake carries a controversial history that could soon be amended.4 years ago
