Equity In Yakima, ICE Air flights bring money, fear and division The flights were banned from Boeing Field by county government. Could the same happen in Central Washington? by Lilly Fowler / May 22, 2019
Politics Fake kidnapping tale backfires: Inslee vetoes attempt to keep politicians’ financial info off the internet The amendment was approved following a false story told by Sen. Tim Sheldon of an abduction in Mexico, implicating financial disclosure forms. by Melissa Santos / May 22, 2019
News Seattle’s new IT boss fires 14 directors as part of ‘organizational change’ Chief Technology Officer Saad Bashir is making good on his promise to 'question and simplify every internal IT process.' by David Kroman / May 21, 2019
Politics Skip the ATM: Congress may finally let you buy weed without cash State treasurers are the latest group asking that Congress allow marijuana businesses to use bank accounts in states where sales are legal. by Melissa Santos / May 20, 2019
News Controversial Seattle judge sees flurry of cases pulled by public defenders In the last three weeks, Municipal Court Judge Ed McKenna has been removed from 10 times as many cases as all six of his colleagues. by David Kroman / May 17, 2019
News Seattle police partly out of compliance with reform agreement, judge rules The federal judge said the city and the department have fulfilled nearly every requirement of an agreement with the Department of Justice to overhaul the department — but concerns remain. by David Kroman / May 15, 2019
News Seattle port could play key role in race to rule the Arctic As countries vie for resources and shipping lanes, the U.S. has commissioned a new ice breaker. It could call Puget Sound home. by Gregory Scruggs / May 14, 2019
News Reports of hate crimes and bias have surged in Seattle since 2012 Improved reporting may explain some of the four-fold increase. Still, one council member wants to make hate crimes easier to prosecute. by David Kroman / May 9, 2019
News Blocked from Boeing Field in Seattle, ICE flies to Yakima instead City leaders in Yakima are now discussing whether they want to continue to service the federal agency. by Lilly Fowler / May 7, 2019
News New proposal would buy the Showbox six more months The bill from Councilmember Lisa Herbold comes as she accuses opposing attorneys of "changing the terms of negotiation." by David Kroman / May 7, 2019