News UW student encampment to disband following deal with university In a statement, organizers said they didn’t reach all their goals but have made progress, including scholarships for displaced Palestinian students. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / May 17, 2024 / Updated at 1:45 p.m. on May 17
News Medical residents are avoiding abortion-ban states, survey finds Not only OB-GYNs, but young doctors in all specialties are opting to live and work where there are fewer restrictions on reproductive health care. by Julie Rovner & Rachana Pradhan KFF Health News / May 17, 2024
Indigenous Affairs New Indigenous-led PacSci exhibit connects humans and pollinators The living pathway invites Pacific Science Center guests to form relationships with their surrounding environment through observation. by Skylar Stekly / May 16, 2024
News The Newsfeed: Mayor Harrell talks city budget deficit and Sonics In part two of the exclusive interview with Seattle's mayor, Harrell discusses the $241 million shortfall and hints at a potential NBA return. by Paris Jackson / May 16, 2024
The Newsfeed Mayor Harrell talks city budget deficit and Sonics In part two of the exclusive interview with Seattle's mayor, Harrell discusses the $241 million shortfall and hints at a potential NBA return. May 16, 2024
Politics What is an attorney general? They’re more attorney than general As current Washington AG Bob Ferguson leaves office after 12 years, voters will choose a new “lawyer for the entire state.” by Andrew Engelson / May 15, 2024
Environment The carbon cost of return-to-office mandates Many companies made headway during the pandemic on promises to go green. But with work commutes required again, emissions are rising. by Kate Yoder Grist / May 15, 2024
Politics Seattle Council approves police union contract with 23% pay bump The retroactive deal covers back pay for 2021-2023, but does little to increase accountability measures. The city is negotiating for a 2024 contract. by Josh Cohen / May 14, 2024 / Updated: May 14, 4:40 p.m.
Investigations WA agency fails to reinspect a third of ‘severe violator’ employers A Labor and Industries program aims to monitor companies that are “resistant or indifferent” to safety rules, but follow-up inspections are lagging. by Lizz Giordano / May 14, 2024
Politics Political heavy hitters criticize Mayor Harrell’s housing plan A coalition including the Chamber of Commerce, realtors and nonprofits say that Seattle’s Comprehensive Plan would not help its affordability problem. by Josh Cohen / May 13, 2024 / Updated: May 14, 10:30 A.M.