News Health care in WA prisons leaves inmates waiting months or years for help While homicides and suicides in prison get the most press, Washington prisoners are more likely to die of untreated or undertreated illness. by Levi Pulkkinen / August 4, 2020
Politics What to watch for in Washington’s 2020 primary election Tuesday's results will narrow the field in dozens of races, including for governor and an open seat in Congress. by Melissa Santos / August 4, 2020
News Defunding Seattle Police by 50% proving complicated for council Members of the city council are proposing cutting about 100 police jobs and creating a new public safety department. by David Kroman / July 31, 2020
News As $600 unemployment checks expire, WA's safety net could strain Federal money has kept poverty low in Washington, but it’s running out. by David Kroman / July 30, 2020
Politics Spokane Planned Parenthood sues pop-up church over noise Between high decibel levels and police inaction, tensions are building between the Church at Planned Parenthood and the facility. by Emily McCarty / July 29, 2020
Politics Campaign spending in WA Senate race signals tax battle to come Unions are spending big to unseat a centrist Democrat who opposes tax increases, while business-backed groups fight to keep him. by Melissa Santos / July 28, 2020
News Kids desperate for inpatient psych care have few options in WA There are only 84 publicly funded psychiatric beds for over 1.6 million kids in Washington, and the waitlist can span half a year or more. by Emily McCarty / July 27, 2020 / Updated 2:00 p.m. on July 27, 2020
News Seattle protests intensify, even though federal agents are absent With an eye toward Portland, police and protestors again clashed on Capitol Hill Saturday night. by David Kroman / July 25, 2020 / Updated July 26 at 11:36 a.m.
News Judge blocks Seattle's ban on tear gas, other crowd control weapons The Department of Justice asked the judge to block the City Council-approved ban, set to go into effect this weekend. by David Kroman / July 24, 2020 / Updated July 25 at 10:09 a.m.
News King County inmates face even more time alone during COVID-19 With time outside of jail cells greatly restricted, pandemic safety has led to solitary-like conditions. by David Kroman / July 24, 2020