Politics Chief Amy Smith’s plans for Seattle’s CARE Department Appointed Tuesday, she wants to expand the police alternative program, reduce 911 response times and expand criminal diversion efforts. by Josh Cohen / July 31, 2024
News New report details Dobbs’ grim effect on PNW health care access Bans in other states are overburdening the system as patients flood to West Coast clinics, hindering care for in-state patients. by Megan Burbank / July 30, 2024
Politics What does the Washington state insurance commissioner do? Eight candidates are vying for the position after longtime incumbent Mike Kreidler announced he would not seek reelection. by Venice Buhain / July 29, 2024
Politics How Seattle Council candidates differ on crime, taxes, homelessness Tanya Woo, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Saunatina Sanchez and Tariq Yusuf are vying to finish the final 13 months of the citywide Position 8 term. by Josh Cohen / July 26, 2024
Politics Election cybersecurity top of mind in WA’s Secretary of State race Democratic incumbent Steve Hobbs and Republican challenger Dale Whitaker clash over how to handle political misinformation ahead of the primary. by John Stang / July 25, 2024
Environment U.S. and Canada update 60-year-old Columbia River Treaty Politicians are celebrating the tentative agreement, while activists and tribal leaders say it doesn’t do enough to protect endangered salmon runs. by Nicholas K. Geranios / July 24, 2024
Environment Are offshore wind turbines in Washington’s future? If voters decide in November to keep the cap-and-invest program, the state has plans that could bring the technology to its coastal waters. by John Stang / July 23, 2024 / Updated 10:45 a.m., July 25, 2024
News WA housing discrimination complaints dip, bucking national trend Allegations are down by over 50% in the state, with most coming from people with disabilities. But claims are at an all-time high nationally. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / July 22, 2024
Politics Hotly contended race for WA superintendent of public schools Incumbent Chris Reykdal is defending his record at OSPI against a nationally backed Democratic challenger and a fiscal conservative. by Jaelynn Grisso / July 19, 2024
Politics In Central WA, 4th District race heats up in conservative showdown Jerrod Sessler and Tiffany Smiley say that U.S. House Rep Dan Newhouse, who voted to impeach Trump, is not conservative enough for his constituents. by Mai Hoang / July 18, 2024