Politics Seattle’s dual dispatch police alternative is expanding citywide The CARE department will hire 18 additional responders, three supervisors and work seven days a week addressing mental and behavioral health crises. by Josh Cohen / June 27, 2024 / Updated: June 27, 11:25 A.M.
Politics New tax to fund social housing likely headed to Seattle ballots The measure proposes a 5% “excess compensation” tax on companies for each employee with a salary over $1M to help fund permanently subsidized housing. by Josh Cohen / June 24, 2024
Politics Spokane-area 5th District race wide open with McMorris Rodgers out After the 20-year incumbent declined to run, 11 candidates are now battling to represent Eastern WA in the historically powerful U.S. House seat. by Nicholas K. Geranios / June 19, 2024
News County audit details grim conditions at Capitol Hill youth jail Young detainees report concerns with drinking-water quality, long periods without visitors, lack of substance-abuse treatment and staffing shortages. by Julia Park / June 17, 2024 / Updated at 1:30 p.m. on June 20
News For older renters, Western WA’s housing boom can sow insecurity After three forced moves, with a fourth on the horizon, the threat of homelessness looms for one couple amid a daunting housing market. by Josh Cohen / June 13, 2024