‘Blatant lawlessness’: Tacoma police chief says the ‘I don’t care’ attitude in WA is her biggest concern
Tacoma's police chief highlights rising lawlessness and staffing gains in her department during a recent radio interview.2 months ago
‘Ineptitude does not mean it’s malfeasance’: Gee and Ursula say Seattle mayor recall effort was never going to work
The effort to recall Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson hit a wall this week, but the couple behind it said they're not done.2 months ago
‘Society has failed them’: Gee and Ursula say Alderwood Mall guilty plea exposes how easy it is for kids to get guns
The teen who killed 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson with a stray bullet at Alderwood Mall in 2024 pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.2 months ago
Katie Wilson has ‘no plan now’ for public safety: Seattle Councilmember Kettle demands charter compliance from the mayor
Seattle City Council’s Public Safety Committee is demanding Mayor Katie Wilson provide a written explanation for why former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was asked to resign.2 months ago
‘Sometimes it’s just bad design’: Gee backs Wilson’s push to ban right turns on red, says real problem is infrastructure
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is directing the city's lobbyists to ask state lawmakers for the authority to ban right turns on red at any intersection.2 months ago
‘The person needs to be here’: Gee says next police chief should come from within SPD as Wilson launches national search
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson officially launched a national search for the city's next permanent police chief.2 months ago
‘Chaos and confusion is the goal’: Gee says Trump’s mail-in voting push is designed to undermine trust in elections
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted one of two injunctions blocking President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting Monday.2 months ago
‘You don’t have to be the best’: Gee defends Dick’s Drive-In in Seattle’s greatest burger debate
Explore the debate on Dick's Drive-In's ranking among other Seattle burger joints, and why the city classic remains a fan favorite.2 months ago
‘Seattle is a destination’: Gee celebrates city’s record 3.7M downtown visitors in July
July marked a record for Seattle with 3.7 million downtown visitors, showcasing a strong tourism recovery.2 months ago
‘They make me proud as hell’: Tacoma dad chokes up as team faces Little League World Series elimination
Tacoma's Soundview Little League aims for victory against Phenix City in a crucial win-or-go-home game.2 months ago
‘They both deserve an F’: Ursula rips Edmonds district for principal’s new contract after abuse warnings
A principal accused of failing to act on many warnings about a teacher's behavior with students will keep a $200,000 job with the Edmonds School District.2 months ago
‘Go get your money’: Gee and Ursula divided on pending Boeing strike after engineers reject contract
Members of the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) rejected Boeing's contract offer and authorized a strike if negotiations fail.2 months ago
‘You want citywide school zones’: Gee and Ursula clash with producer over Bellevue’s new 20 mph speed limit
Gee and Andrew debate Bellevue's new speed limit change and its impact on community safety and traffic flow.2 months ago
‘That optimism is gone’: Ursula reverses on interim police chief Sayles after misconduct complaint revealed
Seattle's interim police chief Andre Sayles filed a potentially career-ending misconduct complaint against a veteran detective.2 months ago
‘You print it, you don’t spike it’: Gee believes Seattle Times shouldn’t have spiked Sophie Cunningham story
Explore why Gee and Ursula believe Matt Calkins' column shouldn't have been spiked by The Seattle Times.2 months ago
‘I wouldn’t be surprised if it was intentionally confusing’: Ursula questions ballot language on WA millionaires’ tax repeal
Washington voters face confusing ballot language on income tax repeal. Discover Ursula's insights on this important issue.2 months ago
‘They half-cheeked that job’: Spike says Seattle got off easy in $775K rebar settlement
Seattle pays $775K to settle a claim from a man injured by rebar, raising questions about safety and responsibility in public works.2 months ago
‘You knew what you voted for’: Gee says don’t act shocked as Katie Wilson’s approval plunges amid recall effort
A new poll shows only one in three Seattle voters trust Mayor Wilson's safety plan as recall efforts intensify, and Gee Scott wonders why people are surprised.2 months ago
‘As if I’m some kind of grifter’: We Heart Seattle founder fires back at state probe as Gee and Ursula press her on accountability
We Heart Seattle founder Andrea Suarez said she gave up a corporate career, invested $25,000, and spent three years picking up trash for free.2 months ago
‘We were the underdogs going in’: Tacoma Little Leaguers stun Alabama in World Series opener
Tacoma's Soundview Little League won the World Series opener 2-0 against Alabama and the parents celebrated the team's remarkable achievement on the big stage.2 months ago
‘I’m tired of doing this every year’: Gee, Ursula sound off on Seattle teachers’ strike threat
Seattle educators voice frustrations over contract talks, warning of a potential strike if an agreement isn't reached soon.2 months ago
‘I don’t think this is really political’: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson orders faster Seattle permitting as apartment reviews stretch past a year
Large apartment projects in Seattle currently spend about 374 days in city-controlled permit review, more than double the city's own 180-day target.2 months ago
‘We are intervening way too late’: State police leader says WA’s crime drop still masks deeper problems
WASPC chief advocates for increased staff as WA sees a significant 21% drop in homicides and decreases in overall crime rates.2 months ago