New bill to keep Washington in standard time provides way around need for federal approval
After two years of waiting, state lawmakers will soon consider a proposal to keep Washington in standard time year-round.3 years ago
Tacoma approves landmark bill doing away with single-family zoning label
Tacoma City Council voted Tuesday to approve the first phase of its ambitious "Home in Tacoma" plan to reimagine single-family zoning.聽3 years ago
Late tallies likely to take Kshama Sawant recall vote down to the wire
A recall vote for Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant will likely come all the way down to the wire when it's all said and done.3 years ago
Seattle plans to finally address over 1,100 buildings at risk of collapse in earthquake
Seattle leaders are looking to address the over 1,100 buildings at risk of collapse in the event of the next major earthquake.3 years ago
Election fraud narrative becomes common thread among candidates looking to unseat WA Republicans
Support for claims of election fraud has quickly become a common thread among candidates seeking to unseat state Republican incumbents.3 years ago
‘Chaotic, disorganized’ redistricting process faces criticism in wake of state court ruling
The state Supreme Court opted to allow late-arriving redistricting maps to move forward on Friday, concluding a process still mired in controversy.3 years ago
Gov. Inslee: ‘May be possible’ to delay long-term care tax while lawmakers work through issues
Gov. Jay Inslee says that he is working with state lawmakers to discuss the possibility of postponing a long-term care tax taking effect in 2022.3 years ago
State Supreme Court allows late-arriving redistricting maps to move forward
The state Supreme Court n will allow new legislative and congressional maps submitted late by the state's redistricting commission to move forward.聽3 years ago
Study yields mixed results on racial disparities during Washington State Patrol traffic stops
A new study digs into five years of data on traffic stops made by Washington State Patrol, demonstrating mixed results regarding racial disparities.3 years ago
‘I am appalled’: State leaders react as Supreme Court weighs challenge to abortion laws
Washington leaders weigh in as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a case that could overturn abortion laws in dozens of states across the country.3 years ago
UW Virology: ‘A matter of time’ before omicron variant surfaces in Washington
In Washington, local health leaders believe that the omicron variant is likely to surface in the state sometime in the coming weeks.3 years ago
Claims of election fraud from Washington Republicans persist amid flood of emails to AG’s office
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson was flooded with emails last weekend, pushing for him to support the latest claims of election fraud.3 years ago
How wealthy strongholds helped deliver Seattle’s 2021 election to moderate candidates
Seattle's moderate candidates prevailed in the 2021 election on the strength of wealthy neighborhoods along its eastern and western coastlines.3 years ago
Local leaders: Emerging omicron variant ‘does not change our approach to fighting pandemic’
Gov. Inslee, Executive Constantine, and Mayor Durkan issued a joint statement on the local response to the omicron variant early this week.3 years ago
Kshama Sawant recall could see District 3 voters buried in ballots over next two years
The jury's still out on whether Seattle's Kshama Sawant will be recalled. But what happens if District 3 voters do choose to remove her?聽3 years ago
From taxes to police reform: Seattle council begins work on 2022 wishlist for state lawmakers
Seattle City Council will begin work this week on an early draft of their priorities for the state's upcoming 2022 legislative session.聽3 years ago
King County looks for feedback on plans to expand 911 alternatives, ‘reimagine public safety’
King County put out a survey this week, asking residents living in unincorporated areas to weigh in on plans for "reimagining public safety."聽3 years ago
Executive Constantine appoints Patti Cole-Tindall to serve as King County’s interim sheriff
Executive Dow Constantine announced his choice for King County's new interim sheriff on Tuesday, appointing Undersheriff Patti Cole-Tindall.3 years ago
King County to skip annual homeless count in 2022, cites concerns over ‘harmful’ methodology
Breaking with what had been a yearly routine prior to the pandemic, King County won't conduct its "point in time" count of homeless residents in 2022.聽3 years ago
King County Executive to reveal choice for new interim sheriff this week
King County Executive Dow Constantine will be announcing his choice this week to serve as the county's interim sheriff while a search for a full-time replacement begins.3 years ago
New details reveal how last-second vote, technical glitches fueled missed redistricting deadline
Washingtonians got their first insight into the process behind a state commission's failure to complete the redistricting process.3 years ago
New PAC forms amid bid to recall Kshama Sawant, petitions for release from spending limits
A new PAC has entered the fray in the bid to recall Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant, and is petitioning to be released from spending limits.聽3 years ago
Court orders state commission to explain chaotic events leading up to missed redistricting deadline
The state Supreme Court is calling on Washington's redistricting commission to explain the chaotic series of events that led up to a missed deadline.3 years ago
