Politics Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz fired by Mayor Harrell After his demotion in May, an investigation found that Diaz had hired a romantic partner for a role he supervised and lied to keep it secret. by Josh Cohen / December 17, 2024
Politics Why Seattle’s CID neighborhood shifted toward Trump Though Harris still won the Chinatown-International District, homelessness, crime and immigration played a factor in the rightward turn. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / December 16, 2024
Politics Gun violence is declining, but King County still has work to do Incidents have fallen since the pandemic, but community leaders are still working on prevention efforts, especially as youth gun violence rises. by Josh Cohen / December 13, 2024
Environment Dueling lawsuits fuel debate over WA natural gas initiative Voters passed Initiative 2066 in November, but opponents, including King County and the city of Seattle, allege it violates the state constitution. by John Stang / December 13, 2024
News The Elephant in the Room: Episode 2 Follow the team as they head to Bellevue for a Republican election night watch party. As results roll in, attendees share their thoughts. by Maleeha Syed / December 11, 2024
Politics Young WA councilmembers provide a ‘generational voice’ in politics From housing struggles to public transit and climate change, politicians under 30 aim to be the change they weren’t seeing in local governments. by Nate Sanford / December 10, 2024
Politics Seattle Councilmember Tammy Morales announces resignation The progressive member from south Seattle says her work as a policymaker has been eroded by the more conservative majority. by Josh Cohen / December 4, 2024 / Updated: December 5, 11:05 a.m.
News The Elephant in the Room: Episode 1 A Northwest Reports limited series examines the present and future of Washington’s GOP. In this episode, moderate Republicans talk internal divisions. by Maleeha Syed / December 4, 2024
News Departing WSU President Kirk Schulz reflects on nine years in Pullman From rebuilding the PAC-12 to navigating academic life during COVID, Schulz shares some highs and lows of leading Washington's land grant university. by Nicholas K. Geranios / December 2, 2024
News What’s next after Washington passes pro-natural gas measure? Initiative 2066 aimed to keep gas as a utility option for consumers. But potential court challenges could complicate putting it into action. by Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard / November 29, 2024