Politics State proposal would let King County tax large businesses to pay for homelessness and housing The measure, aimed at companies with highly paid workers, could allow the county to raise up to $120 million a year. by Melissa Santos & David Kroman / January 29, 2020 / Updated Jan. 29 at 5:58 pm
Politics 'It's a fairness thing': Testing positive for pot wouldn't disqualify you from most WA jobs under new bill Weed use has been legal in Washington state since 2012, but so has refusing to hire adults who lawfully consume the drug. by Melissa Santos / January 29, 2020
News Seattle police had increased downtown patrols by thousands of hours before last week's shooting In an area that's already the subject of "emphasis patrols," what else is left to do? by David Kroman / January 27, 2020
Politics WA could test its own version of Andrew Yang's universal basic income A proposed pilot program would give 500 low-income Washingtonians $500 a month. by Melissa Santos / January 27, 2020
Politics Lawmakers are going paperless in Olympia, but it’s not really about saving trees Confusion over the Public Records Act has Washington lawmakers adopting new practices that may or may not have anything to do with the actual law. by Melissa Santos / January 24, 2020 / Updated 1:35 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24
News Cash assistance for families has plummeted in WA, even as poverty remains high Washington is cutting fewer checks for those in need, but counts more welfare spending toward “preventing out of wedlock pregnancies” than any state in the country. by David Kroman / January 23, 2020
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