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Small Businesses Aren’t Too Sweet on New Beverage Tax
The tax on sugary drinks rolled out on Jan. 1, but not everyone is happy.
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Future Funding Sources for Youth Detention Facility Are Uncertain
If King County loses its Supreme Court appeal, where will money to complete construction come from?
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The State’s Deadly Force Law for Police Could Soon Change
Initiative 940 received enough signatures to head to the state Legislature or the ballot.
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How a Women’s March Organizer Found Her Voice and Passed the Mic
Immigrant. Mother. Detainee. Activist. Asha Mohamed has found resolve since the first Women’s March.
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Scenes From Seattle Women’s March 2018
From Cal Anderson Park to Seattle Center, Seattle Weekly captures the demonstration’s atmosphere.
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Seattle Women’s March 2.0 in Photos
Tens of thousands take to Seattle’s streets to support the #MeToo movement and marginalized communities.
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Foster Parents Advocate for Stronger Rights
Advocates hope to revamp the current system to ease the toll on kids and their foster families.
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Automatic Voter Registration Could Come to Washington
Democratic legislators are pushing a number of bills to make voting easier.
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Washington Renters’ Protections May Be On the Way
New legislation could make it harder for tenants to be evicted.
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As Plans for Fort Lawton Move Forward, a New School Appears Less Likely
The former Army base could ease the city’s low-income housing shortage or school overcrowding. It just probably can’t…
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Judge Rules Seattle Is in Compliance with Consent Decree
The news ushers in a two-year monitoring period in which the city can’t slip up.
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For Homeless Seattleites, a Reprieve From the Debilitating Burden of Warrants
People lacking a permanent addresses often don’t know when they are supposed to appear in court. And they…
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Judge Blocks Eviction Cases Brought Against SeaTac Mobile Homeowners
The order buys the about 200 residents more time, for now.
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The Office of Labor Standards Sets Plan for Implementation of the Hotel Worker Law
It has been more than a year since the law was approved by voters.
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Local Politicians and Advocates Push for Immigrant Protections
Amid national immigration talks Wednesday, Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit against Motel 6 for discriminatory policies…
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Ruling in Seattle Is Likely to Reunite Many Refugee Families
The U.S. District Court decision brings back a process that has helped approximately 2,500 families each year.
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Delivery Drivers File Lawsuit Against Amazon for Labor Violations
Two Washington drivers allege that Jungle Trux and Amazon failed to pay overtime or grant them breaks.
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LGBTQ Seniors Seek Community in Capitol Hill
Community members shared their vision of the city’s first LGBTQ-affirming senior housing project at Tuesday’s workshop.
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Plans for New Community Village Give Filipino Seniors Renewed Hope
The city announced more than $100 million in investments for affordable housing units Monday.
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Homeless Service Providers Refute City’s Reason for Budget Cuts
SHARE/WHEEL testified at City Hall that they had successfully transitioned clients into permanent housing.