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.9 years ago
Space Needle restaurant closed for 9 months
After Thursday, the restaurant on the top of Seattle's Space Needle is closed for the next nine months while it undergoes a $100 million renovation.9 years ago
Report: Seattle police spending less time writing traffic tickets
The number of tickets Seattle Police are giving out is down -- dramatically -- compared to the last few years.9 years ago
Seattle neighbors file lawsuit against mail carrier
A Seattle man collected 13 complaint letters from neighbors who said their same carrier had submitted “fake” dog problem reports to USPS management.9 years ago
Do King County voters have the power to stop injection sites?
Public health experts and families of people who have died of drug overdoses are pushing for a plan to set up safe injection sites.9 years ago
UW professor: Data doesn’t support company’s claim of what caused salmon spill
Tom Douglas may have been right to question what destroyed a fish farm, releasing thousands of Atlantic salmon into the waters of the Salish Sea.9 years ago
Gradual closure planned for notorious Seattle homeless camp
The City of Seattle is planning a gradual closure of the illegal homeless encampment near the West Seattle Bridge.9 years ago
Lawsuit filed to block vote on safe-injection sites
Voters won't get to decide on whether or not to ban safe injection sites in King County until February.9 years ago
How Cary Moon and Jenny Durkan differ on Seattle issues
Seattle mayoral finalists Jenny Durkan and Cary Moon shared their ideas about homelessness, affordable housing, and policing in Seattle, among other topics.9 years ago
Seattle’s rental law will not take people off the streets, housing rep. says
New legislation that prevents Seattle landlords from denying housing to someone with a criminal past is all about reducing the number of people living on the streets and combating inequality.9 years ago
