Politics With $30 car tabs in limbo, WA seeks transportation budget fix Leaders in Olympia acknowledge their proposed solutions are only temporary ones, however. by Shauna Sowersby & Melissa Santos / February 26, 2020 / Updated 1:32 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26
Politics Death penalty personal for WA lawmaker who lost sister to Green River Killer Rep. Jenny Graham wants to keep capital punishment on the books, highlighting how a state Supreme Court ruling hasn't ended the debate. by Shauna Sowersby / February 25, 2020
Politics As people with disabilities fall into homelessness, WA lawmakers seek a fix The growing divide between federal disability income and rent is leading more people into homelessness. by David Kroman / February 25, 2020
Environment Health officials say King County remains safe from coronavirus — for now Experts warn that Puget Sound needs to prepare for a long-term battle against the swiftly spreading virus. by Hannah Weinberger / February 25, 2020
News With an eye toward public safety, Seattle officials grapple with future of arrest alternatives After weeks of back and forth, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said Friday she would release funding for Seattle's lauded diversion program. by David Kroman / February 24, 2020 / Updated Feb. 24 at 8:00 a.m.
News Spokane nurses want strangulation to stop being overlooked in domestic violence cases A person strangled by an abusive partner is 750 times more likely to be killed by that same person, but the signs often aren't visible. by Emily McCarty / February 24, 2020
Politics Process to prevent gerrymandering in WA needs improving, lawmakers say Redistricting — the once-per-decade exercise of redrawing political boundaries — is set to begin next year. by Melissa Santos / February 24, 2020
Politics Seattle's longtime houseboat dwellers fear the city is leaving them adrift Residents say city regulations are making it difficult and expensive to perform needed repairs. State lawmakers want to help. by Melissa Santos / February 21, 2020
Politics Washington considers banning disposable plastics in restaurants and grocery stores Your favorite takeout spot could go compostable-only under a legislative proposal. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / February 19, 2020
News State of Seattle: Mayor Durkan emphasizes progress, not problems As she enters the second half of her term, the mayor projects optimism, even amid concerns about homelessness, public safety. by David Kroman / February 18, 2020