Controversial comments
In a recent interview, Councilmember Kathy Lambert blamed Fain’s accuser for the alleged rape. Then Lambert’s colleagues distanced themselves from her comments.
Collective bargaining
The Seattle City Council introduced legislation to approve a long-awaited agreement, but not everyone seems satisfied.
Breaking news
Microsoft co-founder, developer, and philanthropist routinely struggled with cancer.
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King County
Over a year after law enforcement fatally shot the 20-year-old Burien resident, family and community members remain galvanized to seek justice.
The facility will house between 125 and 150 people, allow for 24-hour access, and likely won’t require that individuals be sober to stay there.
Unanimous decision
All nine justices found the use of capital punishment in Washington state unconstitutional and racially biased.
SPECIAL REPORT
Inadequate medical care plagues immigrants at the facility, but ICE claims otherwise.
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Teen scratched man’s face after he forced her into vehicle near Kent
The changes come after community members and advocates called the system biased in favor of law enforcement.
Prior reporting had indicated that county leaders wouldn’t support her for the job due to her public opposition to the new youth detention center.
King County
With King County’s finances already stretched thin, Constantine’s budget largely maintains current services while making investments in transit, law enforcement, and juvenile justice reform.
Gun laws
A Bellevue-based gun rights group has already vowed legal action in response.
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2018 Election
Polls show Kim Schrier and Dino Rossi in close race for open Congress seat
Sports
Q&A with the Hall of Fame wide receiver
