Nick Bowman
Renton to celebrate iconic 700-pound rooftop dragon with April scavenger hunt
Renton will celebrate its iconic rooftop dragon, Erasmus, starting this weekend with a scavenger hunt spanning the downtown area.2 years ago
Mayor Harrell announces national search for Seattle’s next permanent police chief
Mayor Bruce Harrell officially announced the start of a competitive national search for Seattle's next permanent police chief on Thursday.2 years ago
‘Tough’ decisions as county authority, Seattle diverge over approach to downtown homeless camps
There's been a significant divide between Seattle and the regional authority as removals of homeless camps have ramped up in 2022.2 years ago
Mayor Harrell latest to pick up the torch on years-long effort to bring back the Sonics
Mayor Bruce Harrell is the latest city leader to take the baton on a years-long push to bring the Seattle Sonics back to their home city.2 years ago
New Seattle ballot initiative would look to tackle homelessness with ‘social housing’ model
A newly-filed ballot initiative would look to address Seattle's housing crisis with a new publicly-funded "social housing" program.2 years ago
How ‘fears around density,’ mindset stuck in the past have fueled Seattle’s homeless crisis
Local leaders have struggled to find solutions to Seattle's homeless crisis for years, but there's one direction the region needs to move in.2 years ago
King County launches mobile shower unit for homeless
King County launched a new mobile shower program last week, designed to provide hygiene resources for the region's homeless population.2 years ago
Seattle area-concrete companies make return-to-work offer to striking drivers
Seattle-area concrete suppliers have made an offer to striking delivery drivers to have them return to work in exchange for medical coverage in April.2 years ago
Seattle Pride cuts ties with Amazon over company’s political contributions
Seattle Pride announced this week that it would be cutting ties with Amazon as a corporate sponsor for its annual parade this summer.2 years ago
Seattle police chief lays out plan for hitting ‘reset,’ but questions remain
Interim Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz presented the department's Strategic Plan for 2022 to city council's public safety committee on Tuesday.2 years ago
Data from Seattle HOPE Team finds that referrals lead to shelter placement in only half of all cases
In nearly half of all instances in Seattle, a HOPE Team shelter referral doesn't actually lead to placement in an available shelter space.2 years ago
New initiative backed by conservative donors takes aim at Washington capital gains tax
A new effort seeking to repeal Washington's capital gains tax has surfaced with tens of thousands of dollars of PAC money in tow.2 years ago
Seattle students plan Monday walkout over lifting of mask mandate in schools
Seattle students are planning a walkout on Monday at 11 a.m. in protest of the state's decision to lift its mask mandate for schools.2 years ago
Handful of police reform rollback bills take effect in Washington, others fall short
Washington state lawmakers passed a handful of bills this session aimed at updating and clarifying police reform legislation passed in 2021.2 years ago
As permanent Daylight Saving Time bill advances, should Washington push for Standard Time instead?
As a bill to keep the nation in year-round Daylight Saving Time makes progress, should we instead be focusing on staying in Standard Time?2 years ago
Washington enacts limits on how schools can conduct active shooter drills
A bill limiting the way Washington schools can conduct active shooter lockdown drills was signed into law on Thursday by Gov. Jay Inslee.2 years ago
Some Seattle-area concrete drivers return to work, others await go-ahead from employer
The union representing Seattle-area concrete delivery drivers says that workers for one facility in Ballard have now returned.2 years ago
Washington prepares for ‘influx of patients from Idaho’ after strengthening abortion protections
A bill to strengthen Washington abortion protections will likely see an influx of patients coming from nearby states, like Idaho and Montana.2 years ago
With mask mandate in rear-view, state plots course for future of COVID response
With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continuing to decline, state health officials are updating their response efforts for the months ahead.2 years ago
Can latest prolific offenders initiative move the needle on public safety in Seattle?
Will the latest attempt at addressing prolific offenders in Seattle finally address public safety concerns dating back nearly a decade?2 years ago
Some concrete deliveries set to resume Saturday despite union agreeing to immediate return
Despite some Seattle-area concrete delivery drivers agreeing to return to work starting Tuesday, there's uncertainty as to when that may actually occur.2 years ago
Washington’s wait for permanent Daylight Saving Time could be nearing end after Senate vote
A bill that would keep the nation in Daylight Saving Time year-round was passed by unanimous consent in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.2 years ago
Report details path to repairing ‘erosion of trust’ between Seattle police, protesters
A newly-released report issues a series of recommendations to Seattle police stemming from conflict with June 2020 protesters near the East Precinct.2 years ago
