Politics Who are the three candidates running for WA attorney general? Two Democrats and one Republican, all with notable legal experience and all people of color, are competing to run the state’s largest law office. by Nicholas K. Geranios / July 2, 2024
Politics WA public lands commissioner race attracts unusually crowded field A variety of candidates are seeking the statewide office that oversees public-owned lands and firefighting efforts. by Mai Hoang / July 1, 2024
News After SCOTUS decision, WA homeless camping bans may gain traction The Court ruled that laws limiting public sleeping are not cruel and unusual, regardless of shelter, which advocates fear will lead to “dystopian” bans. by Josh Cohen / June 28, 2024
News What the latest Supreme Court abortion ruling could mean for WA Emergency abortions can resume in Idaho, but Northwest advocates say more restrictions could be coming. by Megan Burbank / June 28, 2024
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
Indigenous Affairs Cowlitz Tribe youth help lead this year’s First Salmon Ceremony “It’s what we do to thank the salmon for what they give,” said Lydia Hodges, 15, part of the new generation carrying on the sacred ritual. by Nika Bartoo-Smith Underscore + ICT / 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