News Being Seattle city attorney is about more than criminal cases The office’s civil division is its largest, and the next city attorney will have her hands full. by David Kroman / October 14, 2021
Environment Climate change forces WA apple cider industry to adjust The future of the business may depend on how apple growers and cider-makers start adapting now to conditions they can’t anticipate. by Hannah Weinberger / October 12, 2021
Environment Disaster preparedness takes center stage for Seattle volunteer group ‘When the earth shakes, your neighbor is going to be your first responder.’ by Hannah Weinberger / October 8, 2021
Environment Rare beluga whale sighting in Puget Sound stirs excitement — and concern Marine mammal conservation groups are working to get a health assessment of the whale, which was identified from a video taken Sunday. by Hannah Weinberger / October 7, 2021
News Seattle city attorney’s race: A stark choice marks the 2021 ballot Ann Davison and Nicole Thomas-Kennedy present widely varying visions for Seattle criminal justice system. by David Kroman / October 6, 2021
Environment Podcast | What animals can tell us about humanity Science journalist Michelle Nijhuis and philosopher Peter Singer discuss the complex relationship between people and the other creatures they rely on. by Mark Baumgarten & Hannah Weinberger / October 1, 2021
News King County crisis services ask for clarity on police intervention Providers want local governments to prescribe when and how police should be involved in mental health calls. by David Kroman / September 30, 2021
News Seattle mayor proposes increasing police staffing in 2022 budget Mayor Jenny Durkan's final proposed budget is aided by new taxes, a recovering economy and mountains of federal relief. by David Kroman / September 27, 2021 / Updated Sep. 27 at 5:25 p.m.
Politics Seattle’s District 9 race: How Oliver and Nelson’s visions diverge The candidates’ stances differ on major topics, including housing, policing and taxation. by David Kroman / September 24, 2021
News King County moves toward repealing bicycle helmet law The discussion follows reporting from Crosscut and others showing enforcement inequitably targeted people experiencing homelessness. by David Kroman / September 17, 2021