Politics Students close to getting voting power on WA education board A bill inspired by student outreach would give authority to two students. It passed out of both chambers of the Washington Legislature this session. by Mari Kanagy / March 10, 2022
Politics WA prison officials push back on bill to limit solitary confinement Lawmakers and the Department of Corrections agree that the practice is harmful, but the latter balked at the proposed regulations by Mari Kanagy / February 24, 2022
Politics WA proposed budget funds stipends to attract low-income board members $50,000 is allocated for constituents to help shape boards and commissions with their lived experiences. by Mari Kanagy / February 18, 2022
Politics Bill aims to boost incentives for filming in Washington If 'Twilight' is set in Washington, it should have been shot in Washington, legislators say. by Mari Kanagy / February 7, 2022
Politics Gov. Inslee's budget seeks to expand voting access in WA county jails The budget asks for more than half a million to go to helping remove barriers for people in jail who are otherwise eligible to vote. by Mari Kanagy / January 21, 2022
News King County crisis responders struggle with backlogs Police have stepped back from engaging in mental health crises, meaning families sometimes wait weeks for a response. by David Kroman / November 16, 2021
News Post-election Seattle has housing density on the agenda Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell will face a renewed conversation on zoning in the city. by David Kroman / November 11, 2021
News Harrell is Seattle's next mayor, after González concedes Ann Davison won her race to be Seattle's top lawyer, while Sara Nelson and Teresa Mosqueda won their races for city council. by David Kroman / November 4, 2021 / Updated: Friday, Nov. 5 at 4:50 pm
Politics Ann Davison leading in Seattle city attorney race If the results hold, this election will represent a major setback for the growing numbers of people in Seattle calling for a radical rethinking of criminal justice in the city. by David Kroman / November 2, 2021 / Updated at 1 p.m. on Nov. 5
Politics Seattle voters appear to elect Bruce Harrell to be next mayor In city council contests, Sara Nelson and Teresa Mosqueda to win their races. by David Kroman / November 2, 2021