News Forget banning books — a rural WA county may close its library After a fight over LGBTQ+ young-adult titles, a November ballot measure will decide the fate of the only library in Columbia County. by Meg Butterworth / August 9, 2023
Equity WA schools catching up on Black history and ethnic studies The state is following in the steps of more progressive states that have led the way on making history classes reflect our diverse country. by Meg Butterworth / April 29, 2021
Equity It's white parents' responsibility to integrate Seattle schools, some parents say Integrated Schools is a volunteer organization that aims to get privileged parents to opt for schools with the benefit of diversity. by Meg Butterworth / March 9, 2020
Equity Forget Bingo. Wallingford seniors now fear becoming homeless Social worker Denise Malm's newest agenda is keeping her elderly clients out of homelessness. by Meg Butterworth / March 19, 2018
Politics Seattle City Council pushes forward on developer fees A map of the various "cost areas" where the linkage fees the City Council has proposed may apply. by Bill Lucia / October 20, 2014
Politics Murray pushes changes with police budget proposal Mayor Ed Murray by Bill Lucia / September 12, 2014
Equity Metro drivers reject labor contract offer Waiting for a Metro 150, which connects Downtown Seattle, Kent and Auburn by Bill Lucia / September 11, 2014
Politics Police body cameras: An idea whose time hasn't come. Yet. Taser's Axon Flex camera fastens to eye-ware and captures images (including of you!) in an officer's field of view. by Bill Lucia / July 24, 2014
Equity Supreme Court labor ruling could pose issues here It remains unclear whether a ruling in a case brought by Illinois home care workers could affect local unions and workers providing in-home health care and child care. by Bill Lucia / June 30, 2014
Politics Life and violence in the Rainier Valley: 'My home is right here on Rainier Ave.' Neighborhoods in southeast Seattle can be tough. But people are looking at ways to make things better for themselves and those around them. by Bill Lucia / June 11, 2014