Politics Poll: WA voters want 2025 Legislature to focus on their pocketbooks For the fourth year in a row, residents said the economy was their top issue for the upcoming session, according to the newest Cascade PBS/Elway Poll. by Josh Cohen / January 9, 2025
News Six WA cities pass anti-homeless laws after Grants Pass decision The U.S. Supreme Court ruling this June opened the door to criminalizing homelessness, and cities have threatened fines and jail time in response. by Josh Cohen / December 30, 2024
News Remembering President Jimmy Carter’s connection to this Washington The 39th president, who died Sunday, visited Washington both before and after he lived in the White House. by Josh Cohen / December 29, 2024
News Mayor Harrell picks Wisconsin chief Shon Barnes to lead Seattle PD The Madison chief says his goal in Washington’s largest city will be to work on community/police relations. by Josh Cohen / December 20, 2024 / Updated: Dec. 20, 2:05 p.m.
Politics Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz fired by Mayor Harrell After his demotion in May, an investigation found that Diaz had hired a romantic partner for a role he supervised and lied to keep it secret. by Josh Cohen / December 17, 2024
Politics Gun violence is declining, but King County still has work to do Incidents have fallen since the pandemic, but community leaders are still working on prevention efforts, especially as youth gun violence rises. by Josh Cohen / December 13, 2024
Politics Seattle Councilmember Tammy Morales announces resignation The progressive member from south Seattle says her work as a policymaker has been eroded by the more conservative majority. by Josh Cohen / December 4, 2024 / Updated: December 5, 11:05 a.m.
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: The Columbia River’s elusive origins The remarkable journey of the Columbia River starts at a modest lake in remote British Columbia. by Knute Berger / November 22, 2024
Politics Seattle will loosen restrictions on spending its big-business tax The Jumpstart tax was originally intended to raise funds for housing and climate projects. Now the door is open for the city to spend it freely. by Josh Cohen / November 21, 2024 / Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 5:28 p.m.
Politics What Seattle residents want to see in the $8.3B city budget In an hours-long public meeting, community members asked the Council to protect Jumpstart, invest in the Central District, address public safety & more. by Josh Cohen / November 15, 2024