Seattle moves quickly on new funds for affordable housing
Seattle officials are aiming to get new tax dollars. But before anyone gets worried, these are taxes residents are already paying.7 years ago
Seattle Uber drivers train to recognize human trafficking
Rideshares are among the most popular modes of travel these days. As it turns out, they're also a favorite of human traffickers, prompting Uber to launch new training.7 years ago
From guns to eyeball tattoos: New laws in effect in Washington
A range of new laws just went into effect in Washington state, including a few new gun laws around firearm access. Here are a few highlights.7 years ago
How King County works to keep juvenile offenders on the right path
County and community groups work to intervene both before and after kids get into gang life. That includes the Youth, Leadership, Intervention & Change program, commonly known as Youth LINC.7 years ago
King County juvenile probation counselor never gives up on kids who lose their way
A second chance for many juvenile offenders involves working with a probation counselor like Michelle Mihail, who works out of the Renton juvenile probation office.7 years ago
Seattle soda tax: Scare tactics, politics, and a veto promise
The Seattle soda tax continues to stir controversy as the City Council and the mayor disagree over how the millions in tax funds should be used.7 years ago
Debate rages over gun-free zones in Washington
Gun safety advocates say gun-free zones makes the public safer. Local gun rights advocates disagree, and are launching a new ad campaign to spread their message.7 years ago
Restorative Justice: A different path to accountability for young offenders
Instead of sending youth to jail over misdemeanor crimes, King County offers Choose 180 -- a program aimed at putting kids on a different path.7 years ago
King County juvenile diversion program expands to immigrant communities
The goal of King County's expanding juvenile diversion program is to keep kids out of the criminal justice system, and away from crime.7 years ago
Law enforcement, prosecutors key to juvenile justice reforms in King County
What's the solution when gang violence, drugs, theft, robbery, and a variety of smaller crimes are committed by kids?7 years ago
Seattle considers another try at ‘safe lots’ for people living in their cars
Seattle is considering a new pilot to help people living in their cars find permanent housing. This time, the city is partnering with churches for parking space.7 years ago
Kshama Sawant: Congestion tolling in Seattle would be ‘burdensome and unjust’
It looks like Seattle may be getting serious about the idea of tolling city streets. A city council committee started talks on the issue Tuesday, with the measure finding an unexpected opponent in Councilmember Kshama Sawant.7 years ago
Debate emerges over Seattle’s extra soda tax money
Seattle got more money than expected from its soda tax. Now officials are debating if that money should be used for purposes other than initially intended.7 years ago
10 years later, still no arrests in disappearance of Lindsay Baum
McCleary was a small town when young Lindsay Baum went missing. Ten years later, it has been confirmed that she is dead. But her killer remains at large.7 years ago
Central District searches for solutions after rash of Seattle shootings
City council members and police gathered to talk about the frightening increase in Seattle shootings with the Central District community.7 years ago
Snohomish cops’ new high tech tool in the fight against drugs
Deputies in Snohomish County are getting a new tool to help in drug investigations called TruNarc, which can identify drugs with a simple laser.7 years ago
Washington woman fought to prove her stepdad was her father
A precedent-setting case has established that stepparents are as good as blood relatives in Washington, after a woman sued over the death of her dad.7 years ago
Effort to raise money for Oso memorial brings gala to Seattle
Oso families and first responders are looking for your help, as a fundraising gala is set to arrive in Seattle on June 22.7 years ago
Arguments open court hearing for controversial Seattle income tax
The battle over Seattle's income tax heads to court Thursday morning, where the city will go toe-to-toe with residents who argue its unconstitutional.7 years ago
Homeless decrease from recent count ‘defies common sense’
The annual King County homeless count showed significant progress for the first time in years, but some are skeptical about the results.7 years ago
Snohomish County prosecutor asks for community help to reverse drug policy
The Snohomish County prosecutor is keeping the pressure on in his campaign to reverse a policy of not prosecuting certain drug cases, and is asking for help from the community.7 years ago
Family, investigators seek new leads in murder of South Seattle woman
A young woman with a bright future gunned was down in south Seattle as she was driving home after picking up dinner. It happened last September, and her killer is still out there.7 years ago
King County Executive resumes inquests into deadly police use of force
After briefly halting inquests into use of from police, King County Exec Dow Constantine has resumed them with an updated process.7 years ago
