News 74 spots, 850 applications: Demand for affordable housing remains high in Seattle A first for Seattle, new Central District apartment building reserves units for residents who've been pushed out. by David Kroman / January 22, 2020
Politics Washington voters support limits on high-capacity gun magazines — but lawmakers still may not act About two-thirds of respondents in the latest Crosscut/Elway Poll support restricting access to firearm magazines capable of holding dozens of rounds. by Melissa Santos / January 16, 2020
Politics 'It's a crisis right now:' Bills would let Washington cities raise more money to combat homelessness But some think cities and counties should have to clear encampments and ban safe injection sites as part of the deal. by Melissa Santos / January 15, 2020
Politics Inslee wants action to curb homelessness and vehicle pollution in 2020. Here's what voters think A new poll shows lukewarm approval for the governor, but he is still well ahead in his 2020 re-election bid. by Shauna Sowersby / January 15, 2020
News In Seattle, grandmothers raising kids have to rely on each other For kinship caregivers raising another family member's children, state support lags behind assistance for foster parents. by Dorothy Edwards / January 13, 2020
Politics The only party in town: What fewer split districts mean for Washington's political agenda As the state Legislature convenes, fewer voters are represented by both Republicans and Democrats at the Capitol than any time since the 1930s. by Melissa Santos / January 13, 2020
Growth Report: Washington should have built 225,600 more homes over past 15 years Washington state lawmakers seek bipartisan policy solutions to keep up with growing demand for housing. by Manola Secaira / January 10, 2020
Politics Across the entire state, WA voters rank homelessness as the No. 1 issue lawmakers must address In a new Crosscut/Elway Poll, 31% of respondents said homelessness is the top issue facing the state Legislature in 2020, a 10-point increase from 2019. by Melissa Santos / January 9, 2020
News 'It affects the entire family': Washington parents now work alongside teens in mental health recovery Almost six months after House Bill 1874 passed, guardians are applauding it for integrating care into the family. by Emily McCarty / January 8, 2020
Politics An investigation accused Matt Shea of domestic terrorism. He might stay in the WA Legislature anyway. No consensus has emerged as to whether Shea should be expelled after an independent investigation found he took part in domestic terrorism. by Melissa Santos / January 7, 2020
