News Seattle approves new police contract, despite community pushback The new deal means a pay increase for officers. Critics argue it waters down reform. by David Kroman / November 13, 2018 / Updated at 6:05 PM
Politics Passing: Education levy, ban on grocery taxes, police accountability Mayor Jenny Durkan, police reform advocates and Big Soda have reason to celebrate. by David Kroman / November 7, 2018
Politics WA passes some of nation’s toughest gun laws Initiative 1639 will enact a suite of stricter gun control laws, including raised age limits for semi-automatic firearm buyers. by Josh Cohen / November 6, 2018 / Updated: 11:19 A.M., Nov. 7
Politics State Democrats tighten hold on Olympia With more seats to work with, the party is positioned to move on environmental policy, health care and capital gains. by Mark Baumgarten & John Stang / November 6, 2018
Politics Schrier leading Rossi in WA’s hotly contested 8th District Up by 6 points, the Eastside doctor stopped short of declaring victory. by David Kroman & Lilly Fowler / November 6, 2018
Politics Will Seattle’s police deal survive federal court? The City Council is set to vote on a new police contract next week, but a federal judge will have the last word. by David Kroman / November 5, 2018
Culture Seattle Jewish community looks ahead in first post-Pittsburgh Shabbat service At Temple De Hirsch Sinai, rabbi talks faith and politics. by Lilly Fowler / November 4, 2018
News Seattle's latest prostitution sting: Progressive or misguided? As authorities process 84 arrests from the Barbie’s Dollhouse operation, the city defends its approach to addressing prostitution. by David Kroman / November 1, 2018
News Pay less for tampons? Seattle explores a tax break Under a new proposal, the City Council would research whether it can exempt menstrual products from local sales tax. by David Kroman / October 30, 2018
News Fighting for the right to run — without being assaulted Recent attacks on runners along the Green Lake trail, and a rash of attempted rapes in Ravenna, spurred one woman to act. by Sara Bernard / October 19, 2018 / Updated at 11:30 a.m.