Politics King County to vote this month on a levy for crisis care centers A $1.25 billion proposal on the special election ballot would open five on-demand mental health and addiction facilities and increase worker wages. by Josh Cohen / April 6, 2023
Politics Gov. Inslee buys 3-year supply of abortion pills in case of ban The Washington governor announced Tuesday that he plans to stockpile 30,000 courses to hedge against a possible federal ban. by Joseph O’Sullivan / April 4, 2023 / Updated at 1:19 p.m. on April 4
Equity Seattle summit addresses Asian American, NHPI economic issues Community members met federal leaders to discuss opportunities for local businesses amid the pandemic and anti-Asian hate. by Maleeha Syed / April 4, 2023
Environment U.S. House Republicans halt plans to breach WA's Snake River dams Previous plans to help endangered salmon by removing four dams are likely on hold with Republicans in the majority. by Nicholas K. Geranios / April 3, 2023
Politics King County levy renewal may not cover affordable-housing costs Advocates warn that the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy needs to increase to match rising construction expenses. by Josh Cohen / April 3, 2023
Politics WA bill would bring trauma-informed practices to sexual assault cases The legislation aims to improve victim experiences and outcomes through better training and reviews of prosecutions. by Alisa Volz / March 31, 2023
Politics With WA capital gains case settled, what's next for tax reform? Democratic lawmakers are celebrating last week's state Supreme Court ruling, but it's unclear where tax reform will go from here. by Joseph O’Sullivan / March 30, 2023
Politics Seattle passes first-in-the-nation paid sick leave for gig workers The move makes the pandemic-era benefit permanent for app-based independent contractors, such as food delivery and laundry service workers. by Josh Cohen / March 28, 2023
News Spokane's Camp Hope is closing soon. Where will its residents go? A court ruling requires the city, WSDOT and service providers to work together to find an answer, but they differ on how to move forward. by Mai Hoang / March 28, 2023 / Updated at 9:30 a.m. March 30
Politics WA's $70B budget proposals boost state worker raises, special ed Democratic lawmakers will work with Gov. Jay Inslee's office to negotiate a final agreement before the legislative session ends. by Joseph O’Sullivan / March 27, 2023 / Updated at 3 p.m. on March 27