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Is Biased Policing a Problem in North Seattle? A Survey Says No. Activists Say Obviously.
Seattle’s biggest debates over race and police have been playing out north of the Cut.
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After Killing, Family and Friends Mourn the Loss of Charleena Lyles
The mother of four was shot after she called police about a possible burglary.
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Nudies, Bikes, and Trump Return to Fremont
The annual Solstice Parade was in fine form this weekend.
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‘Pruitt Blew It’: At the EPA, Resistance Is Just Part of the Job
Current and former staffers say morale is low at the watchdog agency. But that doesn’t mean they’re giving…
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Dems, GOP Sit Down for Serious Talks on Water Rights Law
The Hirst decision was embraced by environmentalists and tribal leaders. Now lawmakers must figure out how to adhere…
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Jesse Hagopian Honors Black Student Activists For Their Work Against Racism
The Garfield teacher used a $100,000 settlement over police use of force to establish a scholarship fund.
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Lawmakers Near Deal on Paid Family Leave for All Workers
The legislature established the program in 2017, but is only now in agreement on how to fund it.
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With an Eye on Seattle, Medical Associations Get Behind Safe Drug Sites
They’re not even built yet, and our pilot safe drug sites are already having national repercussions.
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Race, Rents, and Burgess-Bashing Dominate Forum for City Council Position 8
A very strong field of candidates somehow got stronger.
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Chamber of Commerce, Single-Family Zoning, Youth Jail Are Big Losers at ‘Candidate Jeopardy’
A few quick takes on Wednesday night’s mayoral forum.
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At First Hearing, Loud, Repetitive Support for a Tax on the Rich
Of 65 public comments over more than two hours, only a handful were against the income tax.
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Murray Declares Vindication in Sex Abuse Lawsuit—And Keeps Door Open for Write-In Run
The lawsuit against him was dropped Tuesday, but lawyers for his accuser say Murray’s overplaying his hand.
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GOP Senators Continue Quest to Slash Car Tab Fees
Legislation passed Tuesday lowers the tax rate from 1.1 percent to 0.5 percent and requires Sound Transit to…
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With Trump in Power, Scientists Turned to Activism. Then Things Got Complicated.
For years science has been attacked from the right. Now it’s getting hit from the left.
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Sonics Fans Are Skeptical of the City’s KeyArena Plans, and That Could Be a Good Thing
The pressure is on for the city to ink a KeyArena deal that’s good for taxpayers. That’s usually…
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Murray, Sawant and Herbold Unveil Ordinance to Tax the Rich
The income tax would apply on earnings over a quarter million dollars at a rate of 2 percent.
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Seattle Commits to Paris Accord, Calls for End to Coal-Fired Power in Washington
A City Council resolution calls for Puget Sound Energy to stop using coal by 2025.
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Nationwide, Pro-Muslim Counter-Protests Overwhelmed ‘Anti-Sharia’ Rallies
Seattle wasn’t the only city to stand behind Muslims.
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State Agencies Prep for ‘Unlikely’ Government Shutdown
More than 60,000 public employees have been notified of a potential layoff.
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With a Shutdown Looming, State Lawmakers Consider Their Options
“It is really just a math problem.”