Nick Bowman
High-capacity magazine ban headlines series of victories for state gun safety advocates
Gun safety advocates scored a series of victories during the 2022 legislative session, including a ban on high-capacity magazines.2 years ago
Sweep of homeless camp outside Seattle City Hall draws criticism from activists, local leaders
Local leaders and activists alike have spoken out against the removal of a homeless encampment outside Seattle City Hall on Wednesday.2 years ago
As state springs forward, Congress pushes for analysis on Daylight Saving Time
A U.S. House subcommittee held a hearing Wednesday to discuss whether the country should continue with Daylight Saving Time.2 years ago
City workers clear homeless camp outside Seattle City Hall
The removal of a homeless camp outside Seattle City Hall is underway on Wednesday morning, with just two hours notice posted beforehand.2 years ago
Fentanyl use in Washington continues rise to ‘stunning’ levels, warns UW survey
A recent survey from researchers at the University of Washington found that fentanyl use has skyrocketed to "stunning" levels across the state.2 years ago
‘No relief in sight’ for hyper-competitive Puget Sound housing market
Rising prices and ultra-competitive bidding wars among buyers have quickly become the new normal for the Puget Sound housing market.2 years ago
Proposal requiring employers to include salary ranges in job postings nears passage
State lawmakers are in the final stages of approving a bill that would require employers to include an estimated salary in all job postings.2 years ago
State lawmakers approve changes to how voter initiatives appear on ballots
A bill looking to change how ballot initiatives are presented to voters was approved by the state Legislature early last week.2 years ago
After years of stalled efforts, state lawmakers approve ban on high-capacity magazines
After multiple years on the legislative agenda, a ban on high-capacity magazines has finally been passed by the state Legislature.2 years ago
Unclear when efforts to remove homeless camp outside Seattle City Hall will resume
A homeless camp outside Seattle City Hall remains in place, with the timeline to remove it now up in the air according to the mayor's office.2 years ago
King County moving forward with plan to convert Kirkland hotel into homeless shelter
King County will be moving forward with plans to purchase a vacant La Quinta Inn in Kirkland, and convert it into a homeless shelter space.2 years ago
Battle lines drawn in fight over historic district designation in Wallingford
A battle over a proposed national historic designation in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood has continued to ramp up in recent weeks.2 years ago
Google to return Seattle employees on hybrid model, will require vaccines for in-person work
After two years with most employees working remotely, Google plans to return its employees to its Seattle and Kirkland offices on a hybrid schedule.2 years ago
Washington continues to await answers on Daylight Saving Time as momentum builds in Congress
A U.S. House subcommittee will be hosting a panel of experts next week to weigh in on the impact of Daylight Saving Time.2 years ago
Tacoma woman to spend 5 years in prison for setting fire to SPD vehicles during 2020 protest
A Tacoma woman has been sentenced to five years in prison, after setting fire to Seattle police vehicles during a protest in May 2020.2 years ago
State lawmakers introduce bill to lower BAC threshold for DUIs
Democrats in the state Legislature introduced a new bill that would lower the threshold under which drivers would be penalized for a DUI.2 years ago
State Democrats remove proposed fuel export tax from transportation package
A fuel export tax proposed by Democrats in the Washington state Legislature has been removed from a 16-year transportation package.2 years ago
Efforts to block removal of Seattle homeless camp hit sixth day
An effort to stop the removal of a Seattle homeless camp is now on its sixth day, as activists have continued to curtail the efforts of city workers.2 years ago
Former Washington state justice: Biden Supreme Court pick brings diversity in more than one way
A former state Supreme Court justice offers his thoughts on President Joe Biden's presumed pick to fill departing Justice Anthony Breyer's seat.2 years ago
‘We’re here to stay’: Activists continue to block removal of Seattle homeless camp
Local activists have continued to block efforts to remove a homeless camp situated just outside Seattle City Hall near 4th and Columbia.2 years ago
‘We need reform’: Seattle councilmember highlights need for cannabis equity
Seattle Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda led a community panel last week focused on improving racial equity in the cannabis industry.2 years ago
Seattle council set for vote on resolution to override eviction moratorium end date
A Seattle council resolution that would override the expiration date for the city's eviction moratorium will go up for a vote on Tuesday.2 years ago
Activists block weekend homeless camp removal outside Seattle City Hall
Seattle outreach teams have worked to remove at least dozen homeless camps across the city in 2022, but had their most recent efforts thwarted.2 years ago
