News
Gun Control May Be Headed to the Ballot Box Again
A ballot initiative could restrict semi-automatic weapon sales, including raising the purchase age to 21.
Opinion
The Black Panthers’ Revolution Never Ends
As the Seattle Black Panther Party marks its 50th anniversary, its disruptive force lives on.
News
Goodbye to a Golf Course, Vashon’s Housing Crisis, and a Theater Under Threat
A weekly recap of King County news.
News
Rodney Tom’s Centrist Dance
After party-hopping from Republican to Democrat and back again (and again), can the fiscal conservative woo voters in…
News
Throwing Shade: How a Lack of Trees Hurts Seattle Minorities
Studies show minimal tree canopy cover negatively impacts the city’s vulnerable neighborhoods.
News
The Emerald City’s Smoggy Gray
Forest fires, wood smoke, and traffic are making it hard to breathe Seattle’s air.
News
UW’s Storefront Studio Project Revitalizes Historic Northwest Streets
For 15 years, the student-driven program has given new life to thoroughfares in Northwest communities.
Opinion
A New Youth Jail Would Be a Public Health Problem
King County claims a new youth jail would improve public health. Experts in the field strongly disagree.
News
County Plans for Second Safe Drug Site Now on Hold
Following intense resistance to the proposal from the suburbs, county officials are taking a wait-and-see approach.
News
Veteran’s Junk Removal Franchise Strives for Environmental Sustainability
In light of China’s recent recycling regulations, JDog Junk Removal could help reduce the burden on landfills.
News
King County Bans Chewing Tobacco in Sports Stadiums
Advocates say the ban will keep youth athletes from using dip.
Sports
Seattle Seawolves Bring Professional Rugby to Town
The team wants their mark on professional sports in the Seattle during Major League Rugby’s inaugural season.
News
King County Council Passes Renter Protections Bill
The legislation is intended to prevent landlords from discriminating based on the source of a prospective tenant’s income.
News
A Banner for the Broncos, Cursing Councilmembers, and a Horse With Herpes
A weekly recap of King County news.
Arts & Culture
Laughing Over ‘Spilled Milk’
How the comedic Seattle food podcast became a tasty audible treat.
Eat Drink Toke
Roof-to-Table
Seattle restaurants spice up their menus by adding fresh ingredients grown in their own gardens.
News
Hotel Employees Health and Safety Initiative Still Awaits Full Rollout
Over a year after voter approval, the law’s framework remains unset and open for public suggestion.
News
Activists Begin Collecting Signatures for Carbon Fee Initiative
Following inaction from state legislators, supporters of I-1631 are aiming for the November ballot.
News
County Funding for Eastside Performing Arts Center in Jeopardy
Bellevue’s long-planned Tateuchi Center could lose $1.2 million.