News
Behind the Scenes of the Governor’s Veto of the Public Records Bill
How negotiations between Jay Inslee’s office, lawmakers, and media organizations led to the end of the controversial legislation.
News
Northwest Detention Center Hunger Striker Released After 20 Days in Solitary
The ACLU-WA filed a lawsuit to uphold Jesus Chavez Flores’s First Amendment rights.
Sports
Savor the Sounders: A 2018 Season Preview
While the offseason may have been underwhelming, don’t lose sight of how fun this team could be.
News
Inslee Vetoes Public Records Bill; Lawmakers Get a Do-Over
Meantime, news organizations, including this one, have agreed to pause a lawsuit over access.
Podcasts
A Hardwood Classic
As basketball season comes to a close, a poetic ode to a long-shot team.
News
Veterans Seeking Housing Turned Away
The State Attorney General discovered ten companies that refused vets with federal housing vouchers.
News
Washington Lawmakers Introduce New Gun Legislation
In the wake of the Parkland shooting, legislators look to pass minor gun control measures.
News
An Official Third Option for the Gender Nonbinary
A new Washington Department of Health rule offers a birth certificate gender beyond male or female.
Opinion
Black Lives Matter’s #MeToo Moment
A new local BLM chapter wants to restore the movement to its roots.
Arts & Culture
The Merry War of ‘Beatrice and Benedict’ Shines Thanks to Clever Doctoring
Seattle Opera goes back to Shakespeare and enriches a slender but sparkling composition.
News
Lawmakers Face Backlash Over Public Records Bill
Legislators frame the bill as a win for open government, while opponents hope for an Inslee veto.
News
Washington State Legislature Moves Closer to Bump Stock Ban
The device that increases a gun’s rate of fire has been used in mass shootings.
Sports
The Seattle Hockey Community Says It’s Ready for an NHL Team
While the city needs ice infrastructure upgrades, excitement abounds about a potential new pro team.
Podcasts
Inslee and Outrage
After the election of President Trump, many in Seattle and its surrounding communities let their anger be heard.…
News
State Legislators Restrict Public Access to Their Records
Critics slam the move as a blow to government transparency.
News
Fair Chance Housing Law Offers Renewed Hope to the Formerly Incarcerated
The new ordinance bars landlords from denying applicants with criminal records.
News
Legislature Considers Domestic Violence Survivor Workplace Protections
A new bill could safeguard victims against on-the-job discrimination.
News
Birds in a Cage: The Indian Green Card Backlog
Over 300,000 high-skilled workers are stuck in immigration limbo across the country.
News
#MeToo U
The increased focus on sexual assault has local students and universities examining campus policies.
News
Budget Proposal Would Jeopardize Washington’s Food Assistance Program
Policy analysts say Trump’s plan to slash SNAP’s funding would push people further into poverty.