News People’s March Seattle protest resumes ahead of Trump inauguration “We’re fighting for our America,” said one protester during the two-mile walk from Cal Anderson Park to Seattle Center on Saturday. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / January 18, 2025
News An assault survivor found solace with a King County advocacy group But now the victims’ services organization and others like it are facing federal funding cuts that could hamper their ability to help people like him. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / January 7, 2025 / Updated: January 7, 2025
Investigations Officials inspect Tacoma ICE detention center after legal battle Washington Labor & Industries inspectors found no violations, but the Department of Health is still fighting to investigate detainee living conditions. by Jaelynn Grisso / January 6, 2025
News New minimum wage & more Washington laws going into effect in 2025 The new year brings expanded paid sick leave, protections for Seattle app-based workers, more safety regulations and additional rules of the road. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / January 1, 2025
News Seattle nixed a gunshot detection system but increased surveillance Though Seattle rejected the controversial technology after community pushback, Tacoma started a pilot program with the vendor ShotSpotter this year. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / December 17, 2024
Politics Why Seattle’s CID neighborhood shifted toward Trump Though Harris still won the Chinatown-International District, homelessness, crime and immigration played a factor in the rightward turn. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / December 16, 2024
News The Newsfeed: WA court weighs new standards for public defenders Caseload caps are being reevaluated as public defenders argue they don’t have enough time to adequately represent clients. by Jaelynn Grisso / December 13, 2024
Culture Beyond turkey: How people of color in WA make Thanksgiving their own On holiday tables around the state, pumpkin pie sits beside Chinese egg tarts and the bird is served with a side of jollof rice. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / November 27, 2024
Politics The Washington state Legislature is more diverse than ever “All that living experience is now in Olympia, and that’s something we don’t typically see in an elected position,” said Rep. Julio Cortes. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / November 26, 2024
Politics Incumbent Chris Reykdal leads in Washington’s OSPI race Reykdal is likely to hold onto his position as the state public education leader with 54% to 46% of initial votes over challenger David Olson. by Jaelynn Grisso / November 5, 2024