Politics Car tabs, affirmative action and Larry Gossett's legacy: This election is about more than Seattle City Hall Two ballot measures will decide the future of affirmative action and car-tab fees in Washington state, while a local legend fights to keep his seat. by Melissa Santos / November 5, 2019 / Updated 8:58 a.m. Nov. 5
News 'Soul' of Seattle up for grabs in city council races. Whose vision will win? Change is coming to City Hall — and, soon, voters will tell us what kind. by David Kroman / November 5, 2019
Politics Young voters turned out for last year's election. Will they do it again in 2019? Numbers from the August primary suggest young voters in King County might be more fired up than usual for this year's local elections. by Melissa Santos / November 4, 2019
News Port of Seattle commissioner arrested on suspicion of domestic violence Ryan Calkins was booked into the King County jail Thursday morning and released Friday. by David Kroman / October 25, 2019 / Updated Oct. 29 at 9:40 am
Politics In rebuke to Amazon, Seattle City Council members endorse Sawant Vocal support from Teresa Mosqueda and Lorena Gonzalez comes after the tech giant dumped another $1 million into municipal races. by Melissa Santos / October 25, 2019 / Updated 11:28 a.m. Oct. 28
Politics Civil rights icon Larry Gossett goes from lion to longshot in his final election Challenger Girmay Zahilay shocked the veteran King County Council member in the primary. Now, Gossett is trying to stage a comeback. by Melissa Santos / October 24, 2019
News Seattle City Council wants to ensure stable housing for people on federal disability The $750,000 proposal would help those unable to work avoid homelessness once their state payments are replaced by smaller federal payments, a so-called “benefits cliff.” by David Kroman / October 23, 2019
Politics Most Seattle council members support dramatic expansion of lauded arrest-diversion program But no one knows yet how to pay for it. by David Kroman / October 21, 2019
Politics 4 Puget Sound counties may do what the state couldn’t: Pass a clean-fuel standard The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is considering a new low-carbon fuel standard after state lawmakers didn't pass one earlier this year. by Melissa Santos / October 21, 2019
News Seattle Fire Department plans to replace its Northgate 'cancer house' station Firefighters have long suspected the station has been making them sick. by David Kroman / October 18, 2019
