‘Medicare for All’ bill introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal
After much political back-and-forth over Medicare for All, Washington state U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal is introducing legislation aimed at making it happen.8 years ago
‘Cold’: Interview casts doubt on claim Josh Powell confessed to a stripper
An informant who told West Valley police he'd seen Josh Powell with a stripper five months before Susan Powell's disappearance shared his story publicly for the first time with "Cold." Police spent significant time investigating his claims.8 years ago
State bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools brought before Legislature
A bill was introduced Tuesday in the Washington Legislature that would allow teachers to possess guns in schools, provided they meet certain criteria.8 years ago
Pair of state Republicans vote against Trump emergency
A resolution passed Tuesday by the U.S. House of Representatives blocking President Trump's recent emergency declaration saw two Washington state Republicans side with House Democrats.8 years ago
Individual gun restrictions advance, assault rifle ban stalls
Democrats in the Washington Legislature are advancing new targeted gun restrictions, but so far have left out their broadest measure -- a ban on assault weapons.8 years ago
Report: Seattle housing market continues downward trajectory
According to the latest report from the Case-Shiller home price index, the Seattle housing market cooldown is continuing full steam ahead.8 years ago
A look at NHL Seattle’s ambitious plans for reimagined Northgate Mall
Plans for a reimagined Northgate Mall and NHL practice facility have been released, detailing 400,000 square feet of retail space, apartments, offices, and more.8 years ago
Why Bill Gates is a happy person (he’s rich, for starters)
Microsoft founder Bill Gates recently took part in a Reddit AMA, answering a variety of questions. It seems most people want to know what makes him happy, but he did comment on a few other things, like taxes.8 years ago
Crime spiked in Seattle, Tacoma, and Vancouver early last year
Recent data from the FBI (from the first six months of 2018) shows that some Washington cities have experienced a significant rise in crime, while other cities can pat themselves on the back.8 years ago
$250K Seattle traffic signal: How much does improving a neighborhood cost?
How much does it cost to put in a new traffic signal in Seattle? How about a crosswalk? It's easy to ask the city for projects like that, but to actually implement them is more than a little pricey.8 years ago
Council delivers key decision on upzoning measure ahead of full vote
Seattle City Council approved over 50 amendments to a proposed upzoning measure in a committee meeting Monday, sending it to a full vote in mid-March.8 years ago
Seattle Council approves Durkan nomination for SDOT director
City Council voted Monday to approve Mayor Jenny Durkan's nomination of Sam Zimbabwe for director of the Seattle Department of Transportation.8 years ago
New bill looks to find replacement for Seattle’s iconic Lenin statue
A new bill proposed by a group of 14 Republicans in the state Legislature would look to convene a "work group" to find a suitable replacement for Seattle's iconic Vladimir Lenin statue.8 years ago
Report: Seattle Weekly stops publishing print edition
The Seattle Weekly will publish its final print edition Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Parent company Sound Publishing will convert the newspaper to an online-only model.8 years ago
Gov. Jay Inslee to announce 2020 presidential intentions ‘shortly’
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee came the closest to admitting that he is launching a 2020 presidential campaign while appearing on MSNBC. Inslee has avoided saying yes or no to the question.8 years ago
Senator Murray: Trump’s emergency declaration undermines democracy
Washington Senator Patty Murray expects President Trump's emergency declaration for a border wall to play out in the courts, but says Congress should also challenge it.8 years ago
Police Commission asks judge to ‘safeguard reform’ in new SPD contract
A brief filed by the Community Police Commission called on U.S. District Judge James Robart to have the city address what it sees as major flaws in the recently passed Seattle police contract.8 years ago
Heated debate at final hearing for Seattle’s upzoning measure
Community members had their last chance Thursday to present public comments on an upzoning measure being weighed by Seattle City Council.8 years ago
Sound Transit touts 2018 ridership growth
Sound Transit says more and more people are using its services to get around the Puget Sound region.8 years ago
City Hall feud grows, as Sawant committee votes to delay Durkan nomination
A Seattle city hall feud continued Wednesday, after city council's Human Services committee led by Kshama Sawant voted to delay Mayor Durkan's nomination for a permanent Human Services director.8 years ago
New climate change super PAC announces support for Gov. Inslee
As Washington State Governor Jay Inslee mulls a 2020 presidential run, a brand new super PAC focusing on climate change announced its support for him should he throw his hat into the ring.8 years ago
Snow bypasses Western Washington
Forecasters say a system moving in with snow will stay south of Western Washington. Some light snow is possible in Lewis County, according to the National Weather Service.8 years ago
Three JBLM active military members arrested in sexual predator sting
Washington State Patrol arrested 22 accused "dangerous sexual predators" in a recent Thurston County sting operation, three of whom are active military members based out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord.8 years ago
