Politics The story behind Amazon’s failed $1 million bid to swing Seattle’s election The tech giant had its eyes on winning all seven races. Instead, it won just two. by David Kroman / December 10, 2019
Politics $30 car tabs on hold, but transportation cuts coming anyway State and local leaders are moving forward as if Initiative 976 is in effect — even though the courts have halted the measure for now. by Melissa Santos / December 6, 2019
News One-third of Washington's rural hospitals are at risk. What will happen if they close? These hospitals can mean the difference between life and death. by Emily McCarty / December 3, 2019
Politics Judge presses pause on I-976; car-tab cuts won’t go into effect for now The plaintiffs suing to overturn the initiative “have sufficiently shown they are likely to prevail,” said the King County Superior Court judge. by Melissa Santos / November 26, 2019 / Updated 9:27 a.m. Nov. 28
Politics After car-tab cuts, a new bus driver worries for his future If Initiative 976 survives the courts, it will mean cuts to bus hours and, possibly, staff. by David Kroman / November 22, 2019
News Military families are getting sick from mold in their homes. Now they’re suing A recent Army report showed that some residents at Joint Base Lewis-McChord worried about facing reprisals if they raised concerns or complained. by Kevin Knodell / November 21, 2019
Politics State lawmakers often rush major legislation. Big banks are suing to stop that If the banks' lawsuit is successful, it could change the pattern of last-minute legislating at the Washington State Capitol. by Melissa Santos / November 20, 2019
Politics Seattle City Council moves forward with 2020 budget while largely ignoring cloud of I-976 The pre-arrest Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program was the big winner as the council deliberated its $6.5 billion spending package. by David Kroman / November 19, 2019
Politics Why a new head tax might not be the first move for Seattle's incoming city council Despite what some call a progressive 'mandate,' Councilmember Lisa Herbold said sending the tax to voters may be a better path. by David Kroman / November 19, 2019
Politics Washington and Oregon governors want to replace I-5 bridge connecting Vancouver and Portland In a memorandum of understanding signed Monday, the two leaders committed $44 million to explore rebuilding the span between the two states. by John Stang / November 19, 2019