News Seattle city budget outlook reflects an uncertain economy Inflation, widespread tech layoffs and a depressed real estate market will lead to less tax revenue. by Josh Cohen / April 14, 2023
News How to get the most out of Seattle public transit Is it hard to go carless around the Sound? One frequent rider shares how to navigate one of the nation's busiest transit systems. by Andrew Engelson / April 14, 2023
Investigations King County prosecutor’s office accused of ‘self-dealing’ promotion An investigation found no hiring policies were violated but noted there is no consistent process for filling leadership positions. by Lizz Giordano / April 13, 2023
Politics WA House passes bill to make drug possession a misdemeanor The amended measure mandates a less-severe punishment than previous versions and drops a requirement for pre-arrest substance-abuse services. by Joseph O’Sullivan / April 12, 2023 / Updated at 3 p.m.
Politics WA Senate passes "missing middle" bill to increase housing density House Bill 1110 is one of several proposals this year intended to ease an affordability crisis across Washington due to a statewide shortage. by Joseph O’Sullivan / April 11, 2023
News Rulings in WA, Texas could set up new Supreme Court abortion debate AG Bob Ferguson sued to prevent new restrictions on mifepristone, conflicting with a Texas judge's decision to revoke the drug's FDA approval. by Megan Burbank / April 11, 2023
Politics How Washington plans to spend money from the new carbon-cap law Lawmakers are looking to invest revenue from the Climate Commitment Act in electric buses, ferries and more clean-energy projects around the state. by Joseph O’Sullivan / April 10, 2023
News Community colleges are failing their students in WA, nationwide One-third of those who enroll in two-year colleges don't graduate, saying bureaucracy and a lack of support keep them from thriving. by Jon Marcus The Hechinger Report / April 10, 2023
Politics Washington Senate passes ban on assault-style rifles Perhaps lawmakers' strongest action on firearms regulations to date, the proposal needs one more vote in the House before going to the desk of Gov. Inslee. by Joseph O’Sullivan / April 8, 2023 / Updated at 5:48 p.m., on April 25
Culture PNW hockey teams are backing Pride Nights, despite resistance Some NHL players have rejected the tradition. But the Seattle Thunderbirds junior team (and many enthusiastic fans) embrace their LGBTQ+ community. by Mai Hoang / April 7, 2023 / Updated at 1:25 p.m. April 7