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Downtown Seattle Association responds to new tax proposal

Seattle's business community is responding to the latest tax proposal aimed at further paying for homeless shelters and housing.

9 years ago

UW research finds terrorist attacks with firearms more deadly

It appears there won't be any serious attempt at cracking down on firearms in the U.S., even after the most deadly shooting in our country's history.

9 years ago

Lummi chairman calls bribery attempt ‘insulting and preposterous’

The company that owns the pens where thousands of salmon escaped this summer is being accused of trying to buy the silence of a tribe.

9 years ago

Rob McKenna: Expect adjustment period when Boy Scouts allow girls

For more than 100 years the Boy Scouts of America has been a club for boys, as the name would apply. That's changing next year when girls will be permitted.

9 years ago

Amazon chief: Seattle shouldn’t be worried about HQ2

Amazon's CEO of Worldwide Consumer business says Seattle shouldn't worry too much over the online retail giant's decision to expand outside of the city.

9 years ago

Notoriously dangerous stretch of Highway 2 getting much-needed attention

One of the most dangerous stretches of highway in Washington state is getting more safety improvements.

9 years ago

Former AG McKenna: Weapon modification bans aren’t unusual

What could be the legal ramifications after the tragic Las Vegas shooting? Former Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna weighs in.

9 years ago

Washington state has no ‘appetite’ for income tax

Former Gov. Christine Gregoire says good luck ever getting a state-wide income tax approved, despite the disparity of wealth in the state.

9 years ago

Christine Gregoire compares famous tobacco lawsuit to opioid cases

On Seattle's Morning News, Gregoire compared the tobacco case with new opioid lawsuits, including the lawsuit targeting Purdue Pharma filed by current state Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

9 years ago

‘Nobody knows what these people are going through’ in Puerto Rico

The president of the Puerto Rican Association of Washington said he's disappointed with the United States' response to the devastation in Puerto Rico.

9 years ago

Gov. Inslee’s earthquake subcabinet says it didn’t have enough resources

Governor Jay Inslee will meet with a subcommittee he tasked to look at how we can be more prepared for major earthquakes in our Washington state.

9 years ago

Senate Law and Justice session on Sound Transit

Did Sound Transit mislead the Washington state Legislature and the public about the scope and financial impact of the Sound Transit 3 tax package?

9 years ago

GOP’s ‘Obamacare’ repeal could equal tax increases in Washington

States that signed people up for health insurance with reduced costs will likely lose billions if the GOP health care bill, changing Obamacare, is approved.

9 years ago

McCain says no to GOP health care bill that would impact thousands in Washington

Washington state's insurance commissioner has some concerns about the latest Republican attempt to replace "Obamacare," including its lack of protection for people with pre-existing conditions.

9 years ago

Mercer Island limits size of single-family homes

It was a discussion that could only happen on Mercer Island.

9 years ago

Who will become Seattle’s 55th mayor?

On Friday, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced he will not continue to serve as the city's mayor. The role will be turned over to another city council member.

9 years ago

Saying public education is broken is a vast overstatement, Teacher of the Year says

Claims that the Washington state public education system is broken are demonstrably false, the state's 2018 Teacher of the Year told Seattle's Morning News.

9 years ago

Everett’s bikini baristas have to stir up strong argument to keep clothes off

Bikini baristas being told to cover up by the Everett City Council will likely have to rely on their argument that the city's ordinance is discriminatory.

9 years ago

Seattle Police Chief Kathleen O’Toole argues department has seen ‘measurable success’

Seattle's police chief is disputing a federal monitor's finding that the department has not complied with court-ordered reforms.

9 years ago

Gov. Inslee sends message to Trump: ‘We Are With Dreamers’

President Donald Trump remains torn over the fate of hundreds of thousands of young immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children — a decision that will draw fury no matter what he decides.