News Pay less for tampons? Seattle explores a tax break Under a new proposal, the City Council would research whether it can exempt menstrual products from local sales tax. by David Kroman / October 30, 2018
Politics Seattle caught between tribal rights and protecting its water supply Citing treaty rights, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe wants to camp inside the Cedar River Watershed. The City says no. by David Kroman / October 26, 2018
Equity Misdemeanor arrests decline in Seattle as racial disparities remain A new report shows that police are arresting Black and Indigenous people at a disproportionate rate. by David Kroman / October 25, 2018
Politics Sawant calls for head tax revival, cuts to police to fund housing In a rally, the Seattle council member unveiled three proposals to raise $48 million for public housing in next year’s budget. by David Kroman / October 24, 2018
Politics Seattle considers $3M tent to shelter homeless Inspired by a Los Angeles project, Councilmember Mosqueda wants to take a public health approach to the ongoing crisis. by David Kroman / October 23, 2018
Politics Mayor, chief lobby to save police contract Facing questions about police accountability, Durkan and allies stress the need for a pay raise. by David Kroman / October 19, 2018
Politics Schrier, Rossi vie for split-ticket voters in sole 8th District debate Trump surrogate or member of "The Resistance"? In Ellensburg, opponents square off for the hotly contested House race. by David Kroman / October 17, 2018
News Civilian group deals blow to Seattle police contract In a setback for Mayor Durkan, the Community Police Commission urges city to reject police collective bargaining agreement. by David Kroman / October 17, 2018 / Updated at 6:30 p.m.
News In Federal Way, a key witness to a police shooting was deported by ICE Two years after Ricardo Hernandez was killed, attorneys are suing in federal court. by David Kroman / October 17, 2018
News Details and critics emerge for new Seattle police contract Years in the making, the agreement gives officers a raise and skeptics something to worry about. by David Kroman / October 15, 2018