With more power, Washington Democrats eye gun laws
With a shift in power in Olympia, Democrats are hoping to push through more progressive legislation, including aggressive new gun laws.9 years ago
Snohomish County outreach teams see all the negative impacts of homelessness
The homeless numbers in Snohomish County aren't quite as high as Seattle, but they're still significant.9 years ago
Suzan DelBene wants to make the price of silence steeper
It seems like every week we're hearing about more allegations of sexual misconduct against men in powerful positions, either in recent years or from decades ago.9 years ago
Cleveland High School Eagles: Seattle’s forgotten football team
Seattle's Cleveland High School football team hasn't had a field to practice or play on for years. What they have had are excuses and each other.9 years ago
Bob Ferguson: I’m not surprised by results from 45th District
It looks like Democrats could take control of the state Legislature with a win in the 45th District. The first results from the special election favor Manka Dhingra 55 percent of the vote.9 years ago
Legal battle over Seattle’s democracy vouchers far from over
This is the first time Seattle's Democracy vouchers will be used in an election. But critics argue it is violating First Amendment rights.9 years ago
Balance of power in Olympia at stake with 45th District race
The 45th District race is the most expensive in state history because of how it will change the balance of power in Olympia.9 years ago
From football to state trooper: Inner city kid’s path to giving back
Nolan Washington grew up in Seattle’s Rainier Beach neighborhood and began playing football at the age of 7, eventually earning a spot on the team at Kennedy High School. He paid for tuition at the private high school by sweeping floors at the school, among other janitorial duties. He was a star player at Kennedy, […]9 years ago
State Supreme Court weighs arguments over school funding
Has the Legislature done enough to meet the court-ordered mandate to fully fund basic education? The Supreme Court will decide.9 years ago
Seattle says goodbye to beloved Cafe Racer
For 14 years it was a favorite hangout in the University District. A place many thought of as a second home.9 years ago
Lawmakers grill Sound Transit over car-tab fees, release of thousands of emails
A committee held its final investigatory hearing into whether Sound Transit misled the Legislature and voters about the $54 billion light-rail expansion.9 years ago
Las Vegas shooting sparks gun control debate once again
Las Vegas shooting sparks gun control debate around the Northwest. KIRO Radio's Hanna Scott talks to a gun store owner and a gun control advocate.9 years ago
Pharma faces lawsuits while Kirkland mom watches son suffer from heroin addiction
As Seattle and the state sue Oxycontin manufacturers, a Kirkland family still deals with the repercussions of opioid addiction.9 years ago
Snohomish County preemptively bans safe injection sites
Snohomish County officials are taking the opposite approach to safe injection sites as King County and are working to permanently ban them.9 years ago
With nothing but ‘horror stories’ available, Seattle parent creates needle website
Part of daily life for Lauri Watkins and her son includes trips to Cal Anderson Park. It's a park that has become notorious for drug use and needles.9 years ago
Hundreds dying from drug-related deaths in King County each year
King County is seeing a record number of drug deaths linked to opiates as well as a surprising increase in the number of deaths related to a dangerous drug.9 years ago
Washington state didn’t just toughen its distracted driving laws
Though distracted driving laws caught everyone's attention, many other laws focused on protecting people quietly passed through the Legislature as well.9 years ago
Thousands left behind due to state testing could get a fast-track to their diploma
Thousands of high school students in our state didn't graduate this year because they failed one of three state-mandated tests required to get a diploma.9 years ago
Seattle students pushing back against bullying in politics
A group of 11- and 12-year-old girls from Seattle who call themselves the DC Bully Busters are calling out politicians for bullying.9 years ago
Everett could expand restricted areas for criminals
The City of Everett is looking to expand its practice of keeping people convicted of drug crimes out certain areas of the city.9 years ago
Puget Sound-area teachers raise concern over Netflix show
School districts are warning parents about a new Netflix Show that focuses on teen suicide.9 years ago
Nearly-dead DUI bill moves to the governor’s desk
Washington state has the most lax felony DUI law in the country, among the 46 states that have felony laws against drinking and driving.9 years ago
Latest firearm legislation focuses on protecting victims
What happens to felons, domestic abusers and others who fail those background checks and illegally try to buy a gun? Not much right now.9 years ago
