Politics

Equity

‘Atmosphere of abuse and mistreatment’: Lawmakers call for investigation of solitary confinement at Tacoma detention center

The letter, signed by U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell and U.S. Rep. Adam Smith, also calls for the completion of the investigation into last year's death of a Russian asylum seeker.

Ashli Blow Oct 24, 2019

Equity

Four years after historic wins for Latino politicians, the Yakima City Council is getting less diverse

A voting rights lawsuit against the city opened the door for Latino leaders across the state. But in Yakima those gains seem to be disappearing.

Ashli Blow Oct 23, 2019

Politics

4 Puget Sound counties may do what the state couldn’t: Pass a clean-fuel standard

The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency may start requiring cleaner gasoline after state lawmakers punted on a similar policy this year.

Melissa Santos Oct 22, 2019

Politics

Most Seattle council members support dramatic expansion of lauded arrest-diversion program

But no one knows yet how to pay for it.

Ashli Blow Oct 22, 2019

Opinion

Newcomers, old-timers and the changing shape of Seattle politics

The city has seen an influx of new residents. But how much will that really change how the city is run?

H. Stuart Elway Oct 21, 2019