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
News Seattle Times suspends reporter accused of sending sexually harassing messages A female journalist accused Mike Rosenberg of sending inappropriate messages via Twitter. Rosenberg says, “They weren’t supposed to go to her.” by Lilly Fowler / May 5, 2019 / Updated on Sunday, May 5 at 8:30 p.m.
Culture How do Seattleites feel about growth? Depends when they got here, says poll A new Crosscut/Elway Poll finds that newcomers are more likely pro-Amazon, while longtime residents are more inclined to feel left behind. by Josh Cohen / May 3, 2019
News Annual count of homeless people in King County goes down, a first since 2012 But officials aren’t celebrating, pointing to the 11,199 people still living without permanent shelter and another study that shows the number may be higher. by David Kroman / May 2, 2019
News Ballard's Ascent Outdoors shutters Outdoor gear store Ascent Outdoors, a cornerstone of Seattle's recreation community, permanently closed on April 27. by Hannah Weinberger / May 1, 2019
Equity Report shows Seattle police enforcement still disparate along racial lines People of color were more likely to be frisked, but white people who were searched were more likely to be found with a weapon. by David Kroman / May 1, 2019
News Graffiti, slurs, swastikas — anti-Semitic incidents are on the rise in WA Anti-Semitic incidents in Washington state have increased by 60 percent, according to a new report by the Anti-Defamation League. by Lilly Fowler / April 30, 2019
Politics Democrats in Olympia appear to say ‘no’ to capital gains tax At this point, the revenue proposal isn’t included in Washington lawmakers’ final budget deal. by Melissa Santos / April 26, 2019