Politics ‘Tone-deaf’: Proposed Seattle earplug law draws mixed reactions Everyone agrees hearing protection at live-music venues is important, but does that mean the government should get involved? by Nate Sanford / May 14, 2025
Politics Who’s running against Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson? The Councilmember will face three District 9 challengers, and the results could indicate whether the city’s centrist, pro-business shift will continue. by Josh Cohen / May 14, 2025
News WA lawmakers approve funding for 2026 World Cup matches in Seattle $45 million will go to improvements for Lumen Field, security and transit for the biggest event in state history, estimated to bring 750,000 visitors. by Laurel Demkovich / May 13, 2025
Inside Cascade PBS New Cascade PBS documentary ‘Wolf Land’ to premiere at SIFF Director Sarah Hoffman makes her feature-length debut chronicling a range rider and an Eastern WA rancher who team up to save both cattle and wolves. by Madeline Happold / May 13, 2025
Politics Ethics rules for Seattle Council could change under new proposal If passed, Councilmembers would have to disclose conflicts of interest, but would no longer have to recuse themselves from voting. by Josh Cohen / May 12, 2025
News WA budget cuts hit legal orgs helping clear voided drug convictions Three groups lean on state support to help people expunge charges nullified by a recent WA Supreme Court ruling. That funding could become obsolete. by Moe K. Clark InvestigateWest / May 12, 2025
Politics The four candidates running for Seattle’s District 2 Council seat A mayoral policy advisor, an assistant city attorney, a city union steward and a food security advocate are all vying to finish Tammy Morales’ term. by Josh Cohen / May 12, 2025 / Updated: May 13, 9:25 a.m.
News The Newsfeed: WA lawmakers end legislative session with $78B budget One of the big priorities this session was closing the state’s anticipated $15B budget shortfall, which lawmakers did via cuts and new taxes. by Paris Jackson / May 9, 2025
Culture Support for this article is provided by Alaska Airlines. The Nosh: Cooking up kindness with Seattle bakers and chefs Rachel Belle meets the founders of Seattle’s Little Free Bakery, then drops by the Ballard Food Bank’s free cooking class. by Rachel Belle / May 9, 2025