WA Attorney General Ferguson ‘considering all legal options’ to fight Trump changes to USPS
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson says his office is considering legal action to fight recent changes to the USPS made by President Trump.6 years ago
Mayor Durkan extends Seattle eviction moratorium through end of year
Mayor Durkan announced Friday that she is extending a citywide eviction moratorium for small business, nonprofits, and residential buildings through 2020.6 years ago
Poll: Washington parents grapple with sending kids back to school this fall
A new poll indicates that many residents in Washington remain anxious over the possibility of school resuming in person this fall.6 years ago
REI to ax Bellevue headquarters as it reevaluates remote work policies
With many companies unsure when they'll have employees return to office spaces, REI has reportedly opted to sell its Bellevue headquarters.6 years ago
Long-time Washington incumbents facing tight races in November election
There are several other races in Washington state which could soon see a handful of incumbents facing a rocky road to reelection in November.6 years ago
90-degree heat set to arrive in Puget Sound region over weekend
The Puget Sound region could be set for a heat wave this weekend, with temperatures in some areas getting into the mid-to-upper 90s.6 years ago
Seattle to build 600 apartments to help house city’s homeless
Seattle city leaders announced a new initiative Wednesday, which will soon invest in 600 new apartments to help house the city's homeless population.6 years ago
Media outlets ask state Supreme Court to intervene in SPD subpoena for protest footage
Media outlets are calling on the Washington Supreme Court to intervene in a subpoena from SPD for video footage from a late-May protest.6 years ago
UW modeler: US needs national COVID response to resume college sports
The United States will need a more coordinated national COVID response in order to resume college sports, says the IHME's Dr. Ali Mokdad.6 years ago
Mayor Durkan appoints interim SPD chief, won’t look for permanent replacement in 2020
With SPD Chief Carmen Best announcing her retirement Tuesday, Mayor Jenny Durkan outlined her plans for filling the role in the weeks ahead.6 years ago
Latest projection paints grim outlook for Seattle city revenue in wake of COVID crisis
The latest report from Seattle's Budget Office projects the city will likely see an even larger revenue shortfall in 2020 than it originally had projected.6 years ago
Judge expands restrictions on SPD’s use of crowd control weapons during protests
A Monday ruling from a Seattle judge further restricts the scenarios under which SPD is permitted to use crowd control weapons at protests.6 years ago
Federal judge cautions council to be ‘mindful’ of consent decree ahead of SPD funding vote
A federal judge is cautioning city council to be "mindful" of the possible legal ramifications ahead of a vote on SPD's remaining 2020 budget.6 years ago
Opinion: SPD’s plan for reform is stagnant Seattle politics as usual
The latest reform plan from SPD is little more than the latest chapter in Seattle's long, storied history of slowing the winds of change to a crawl.6 years ago
King County sees increase in shooting victims in 2020 amid pandemic
New data shows a significant increase in fatal shooting victims in King County in 2020, part of a larger trend beginning to take shape in the United States.6 years ago
UW model: Washington risks return to shutdowns by October without more mask-wearing
A new report from the IHME predicts Washington could see large-scale shutdowns by October without stricter adherence to mask-wearing.6 years ago
Seattle council addresses plan to lay off officers, proposal to cut SPD funding
Three Seattle council members outlined plans for cutting funding to the police department, as well as laying officers off as part of that process, in a Thursday news conference.6 years ago
Gov. Inslee recommends most Washington schools use distance learning in fall
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday that his office is urging most schools in Washington state consider enacting distance learning this fall.6 years ago
Over a thousand people rally to urge Seattle council to defund SPD by 50%
A rally and march is being held outside the King County youth jail Wednesday, to voice support for a proposal to cut SPD's budget by 50%.6 years ago
Seattle council fires back at criticism from mayor, SPD chief over police defund proposals
Councilmembers spoke out Wednesday, less than 24 hours after Mayor Jenny Durkan and Chief Carmen Best criticized plans to cut funding to SPD.6 years ago
Mayor Durkan, Chief Best decry council proposal to begin SPD layoffs in November
Mayor Jenny Durkan and Chief Carmen Best spoke out Tuesday against a council proposal to begin SPD layoffs as early as November 1, 2020.6 years ago
Seattle council divided over proposals to defund police department
As series of key votes approaches, Seattle councilmembers are divided over various proposals to cut funding to the city's police department.6 years ago
New lawsuit alleges SPD is forcing ‘de facto protest tax’ with use of crowd control weapons
A lawsuit filed against the City of Seattle alleges that demonstrators are being subject to a "de facto protest tax" due to "unabated violence" by police.6 years ago
