News
Sam’s Club Locations in Auburn, Renton, Seattle Abruptly Close
The move comes after the company announced plans to increase worker pay and benefits.
News
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.
News
For Opponents of a Carbon Tax, an Initiative Threat Looms
If legislators don’t act on the governor’s legislation, a plan could land on the November ballot.
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Sessions Begins to Open the Door for Prosecution
What is the Attorney General smoking?
News
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…
News
A Conductor Sues Amtrak, a Family Gets Out of the Movie Business, and Sonic Comes to Kent
Plus, the Eastside comes together in support of its Muslim residents.
Arts & Culture
Nordic Lights Film Fest, the Drama of Whiteness, and Your MLK Day Planned
The week’s best events.
News
Inslee: ‘It’s Our State’s Destiny … to Fight Climate Change’
In his State-of-the-State address, the governor made the case for an ambitious carbon tax.
News
Judge Blocks Eviction Cases Brought Against SeaTac Mobile Homeowners
The order buys the about 200 residents more time, for now.
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As the DOJ Shifts on Marijuana, Washington Leaders Consider a Counter-Measure
A bipartisan contingent of state officials say they are open to meeting with Jeff Sessions in the future.
News
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.
News
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…
Arts & Culture
Paranoia as Art, a Big Ass Music Festival, and a Different Kind of Nordic Mythology
The Week’s Best Events
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Corporate Sharks Smell Weed in the Water
As more states legalize cannabis, big players take a big step forward.
News
Blue Origin Expands, a Development Moratorium Ends, and PSE Says It’s Cleaning Up
Plus, Nelly’s accuser files suit.
Opinion
How to Make a Real Difference in Seattle
What the career of Tim Burgess can teach us about real reform.
News
What’s Ahead for Washington’s New-Look Legislature
Now in full control, Democrats hope to take care of business, but moderates might muck things up.
News
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.
Opinion
What White Marchers Mean for Black Lives Matter
As black activists burn out and move out, the number of white allies grows.