Immigration
The Seattle City Council and Mayor Jenny Durkan have called for a reduction in citizenship application delays.
Education
Some educators say they’re ready to stall negotiations to demand competitive wages.
2018 Election
Former public defender Daron Morris slams incumbent Dan Satterberg for the use of bail in the county justice system
2018 Election
After coming up short in early results for Aug. 7 primary, Sarah Smith moves into second place
King County
PFD board member argues that $180 million in public money for stadium upkeep lets Mariners off the hook.
Environment
Grieving mother orca shines a spotlight on a serious ecological issue.
Cultural Preservation
With a lively crowd on hand, the Council unanimously voted to delay any demolition of the venue by 10 months.
Policing
Seattle City Council Confirms Carmen Best as the Chief of the Seattle Police Department
• Over 100 people rallied outside the Crossroads Bellevue shopping center on Aug. 5 to protest the presence of white supremacist fliers that emerged around… Continue reading
Labor
As the cost of living booms, case managers in contract negotiations cite low wages for high turnover rates.
Law Enforcement
The Sheriff’s discipline comes as the result of violent off-duty behavior.
2018 Primary Election
The incumbent easily outpaced his Republican and Democratic Socialist challengers.
Seattle and King County’s joint task force to address the crisis still only has vague strategies.
Education
SPS says the McCleary Supreme Court ruling will cost them money, while teachers argue it should increase funding.
A recap of weekly news from around the region.
Criminal Justice
King County Prosecutor Candidate Daron Morris says no and thinks the Kent teen should not be tried as an adult.
Election 2018
Civil liberty advocates argue that the ballot measure’s language opens the door for inaccurate facial ID technology.
Human Trafficking
Meet the three local woman who are bringing the issue to the forefront.
The U.S. has started categorizing some marijuana industry workers as “drug traffickers” and banned them for life.
Sports
One of the proposal’s original sponsors now wants to allocate more money to affordable housing.
