Politics Ex-Mayor Burgess, business leaders raise $120K to overhaul city council The new PAC will join what could be a record-breaking money rush in favor of ‘good governance’ candidates. by David Kroman / May 28, 2019 / Updated on Tuesday, May 28 at 6:31 p.m.
Politics Controversy and security concerns follow Ilhan Omar to Bellevue Wherever Rep. Ilhan Omar goes, layers of security follow. The freshman congresswoman’s visit to Washington state on Saturday was no exception. by Lilly Fowler / May 26, 2019 / Updated Tuesday, May 28 at 11:35 a.m.
Equity Despite state policy changes, WA schools still disproportionately discipline students of color The latest data show that while public school discipline rates have been trending downward statewide, disparities persist in who is being punished. by Jen Dev & Liz Brazile / May 24, 2019 / Updated June 24, 2019 at 11:07 a.m.
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
