News Podcast | How next week’s council elections could change Seattle We spoke with reporter Josh Cohen about the district races and how they could impact the city after Nov. 7. by Maleeha Syed / November 1, 2023
Politics Housing, homelessness loom large in the minds of Washington voters Tacoma, Spokane and Bellingham each have ballot measures on these issues, and both voters and candidates have cited them as top priorities. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / October 31, 2023
Politics Outside interests spend more than $1M on Seattle City Council races The majority of funds come from businesses and real estate groups supporting conservative candidates, while unions mostly back progressives. by Josh Cohen / October 30, 2023
Politics WA lawmaker moves to fix system for child sex trafficking victims A 2020 law was supposed to create two trauma-informed treatment centers for exploited children. They still haven’t opened. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / October 26, 2023
Politics Why are gas prices rising at stations unaffected by cap-and-trade? Even oil companies not participating in the state’s new carbon auction system are pumping up the cost to the consumer. by John Stang / October 23, 2023
Politics Bellingham voters consider minimum-wage hike, tenant protections Proponents of the initiatives — one similar to a recent Tacoma campaign — say rising housing costs are spurring the policy efforts. by Joseph O’Sullivan / October 23, 2023
Politics Seattle City Council District 7: Andrew Lewis vs. Bob Kettle The incumbent City Councilmember and the retired Naval officer explain their plans for the city’s Downtown — and dig into other issues. by Josh Cohen / October 19, 2023 / Updated: Oct. 19. 8:49 p.m.
Politics Watch: Seattle City Council District 5 debate Former judge Cathy Moore and social equity consultant ChrisTiana ObeySumner faced off on Oct. 17 at North Seattle College. by Madeline Happold / October 17, 2023
Politics Could the next King County Elections Director be an election denier? Doug Basler, challenging incumbent Julie Wise, is among the 68% of Republicans who question the 2020 election. by Venice Buhain / October 16, 2023
News Tacoma shelters face $10M shortfall after pandemic funds end As the American Rescue Plan Act expires, the resulting budget gap equals more than 300 emergency beds for those experiencing homelessness. by Lauren Gallup Northwest Public Broadcasting / October 16, 2023