Politics Watch: Seattle City Council District 1 debate Climate activist Maren Costa and Meta attorney Rob Saka discussed public safety, housing and affordability in West Seattle on Tuesday, Oct. 3. by Madeline Happold / October 3, 2023 / Updated: Oct. 3 8:04 p.m.
Politics Republicans push for bipartisan commission to redraw WA Latino district Instead of passing the task to a federal court, they are advocating for the Washington State Redistricting Commission to reconvene. by Mai Hoang / October 2, 2023
News Washington is failing to aid child sex-trafficking victims A 2020 law mandated the support of two new ‘Safe Harbor’ centers where kids could get treatment — but the state hasn’t made this happen. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / October 2, 2023
Politics Tacoma to consider new tenant rights measure on Nov. 7 ballot The debate over renter protections in Washington’s third-largest city could foreshadow broader statewide action. by Joseph O’Sullivan / September 29, 2023
Politics Seattle City Council District 2: Tammy Morales vs. Tanya Woo The first-term incumbent and a Chinatown-International District activist discuss their stances on displacement, homelessness, crime and policing. by Josh Cohen / September 29, 2023
Politics Yakima City Council candidates talk budget deficit, homelessness With pandemic funding set to end in 2024, the general election could significantly affect how the city addresses its multimillion-dollar shortfall. by Mai Hoang / September 28, 2023
Politics National culture wars on race, LGBTQ+ rights come to WA schools Right-wing pushback on school policies and curricula are leading to educator burnout — and fear of personal harm. by Joseph O’Sullivan / September 27, 2023
Politics Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell releases $7.8B city budget proposal The 2024 update emphasizes spending on housing, homelessness, first responders and wages for human-services workers. by Josh Cohen / September 26, 2023 / Updated Sept. 27, 10:05 a.m.
Politics Seattle City Council District 1: Maren Costa vs. Rob Saka The activist and tech lawyer talk public safety, homelessness and climate as they vie to represent West Seattle, South Park, Georgetown and SODO. by Josh Cohen / September 26, 2023 / Sept. 26, 2023 3:57 P.M.
News Tahoma superintendent resigns after child sex-abuse investigation Two board members have also stepped down after it was revealed the school district didn’t discipline an accused predator. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / September 25, 2023