News Inslee to seek third term as WA governor after dropping longshot presidential bid The decision is likely to stall other Democrats' plans to move up in state leadership. by Melissa Santos / August 21, 2019 / Updated 1:18 p.m. Aug. 22
News Influential civilian commission urges judge to reject city’s plan for police accountability The next court hearing will determine how much work is left for the city to complete a 2012 federal reform agreement. by David Kroman / August 19, 2019
News Lime bike batteries have been catching fire in Seattle. Should you be worried? Officials say they are also seeing an increase in fires related to lithium ion batteries used in other products. by Hannah Weinberger / August 16, 2019 / Updated at 12:01 p.m. on September 17, 2019
News Durkan says police accountability remedies should wait until next union contract Durkan is resisting calls to ask Seattle's police union to reopen negotiations. by David Kroman / August 16, 2019 / Updated Aug. 16 at 4:45 pm
Politics Seattle politics without corporate money? Council member fires off long-shot proposal The proposal to curb PAC donations and foreign influence in elections is likely to face court challenges if approved. by David Kroman / August 14, 2019
Growth This new development will provide Seattle’s aging homeless population with housing and health care An on-site clinic at the Downtown Emergency Service Center facility will serve a population that often goes underserved. by David Kroman / August 14, 2019
News Flyers at Seattle synagogues the latest in series of racist incidents The Neo-Nazi flyers, apparently produced by a prominent white supremacist website, have been appearing throughout the region over the last month. by Lilly Fowler / August 13, 2019 / Updated 8:57 a.m. Aug. 13
Politics Mass shootings renew interest in banning high-capacity magazines in WA A new speaker of the House in Olympia could mean action next year, but an assault weapons ban is probably still off the table. by Melissa Santos / August 12, 2019
Politics Not waiting on Inslee: Seattle council member launches run for attorney general Seattle City Councilmember Lorena González says she's pursuing the job of state attorney general. Meanwhile, a GOP state senator says he'll run for governor. by Melissa Santos / August 8, 2019 / Updated 11:05 a.m. Aug. 8
Equity ‘A never-again moment’: Jewish protesters join fight against ICE, Tacoma detention center On the heels of Illinois' ban on private facilities used by ICE, Washington activists are putting on the pressure. by Lilly Fowler / August 8, 2019 / Updated 9:40 a.m. Aug. 8