Politics
People over party is no longer the mantra of Washington politics
In just one generation, ticket-splitting has become increasingly rare in a state with a long history of independent voting.
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News
‘A partial solution’: A closer look at the new WA Cares Fund
The long-term care tax program has already stoked controversy, with critics saying the $36,500 benefit is too small to be meaningful.
Investigations
‘Home was never a place’: One woman’s life in WA foster care
Now 30, Janell Braxton says she continues to reckon with the separations and instability stemming from her time in the foster system.
News
High grocery costs challenge Washington families, food banks
Nearly 29,000 households in King County don’t have enough income to cover household basics, according to data from the University of Washington.
Politics
City Council amended Seattle’s $7.8B budget. Here’s what’s changing
The current Council, in one of its last actions, added 120 amendments to Mayor Harrell’s proposal to prioritize homelessness, housing and police bonuses.