Seattle's Morning News
Former Seattle council president on Katie Wilson’s budget strategy: ‘There is going to be a push for higher taxes in places we’ve never had them before’
Former Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson opposed Mayor Wilson's strategy for Seattle's budget deficit, and raised concerns about city funding.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
‘Recipe for chaos’: WA’s Aug. 4 primary could be delayed as federal judge reconsiders redrawn legislative maps
A federal judge is weighing whether to throw out Washington's redrawn legislative district maps, a move that could delay the Aug. 4 primary election.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle put 260 shelter units in its poorest neighborhood. Laurelhurst can’t even handle a helicopter.
Explore Seattle’s new shelter units in South Park and Laurelhurst's challenges in accommodating those in need.5 months ago
Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District
Denise Powell won the Democratic primary in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District on Wednesday.5 months ago
Manda Factor
Five WA Supreme Court seats are on the ballot this fall, and the stakes have never been higher
Washington voters will decide an unusually high number of Supreme Court races this fall, with five of the court's nine seats on the ballot.5 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Ursula: ‘Governor Ferguson, what about suspending the CCA?’ as local inflation nears a full point above national rate
"My question is, Governor Ferguson, what about suspending the CCA?" Ursula asked.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
Governor Ferguson denies clemency for man who killed Spokane father in front of wife and baby
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson denied clemency for Travis ComesLast, the man convicted of shooting 20-year-old Christopher Gongyin in the head in front of his wife and infant daughter.5 months ago
Luke Duecy
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s budget deficit nears half-billion dollars, raising threat of taxes and layoffs
Seattle is facing a near half-billion dollar budget deficit over the next three years, according to new city projections that exceed former Mayor Bruce Harrell’s estimates by more than $100 million.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Texas just became the No. 1 solar state in America. Without a carbon tax. WA should be paying attention
Texas just passed California in utility-scale solar capacity and generation. It also leads the nation in wind and is on pace to pass California in grid-scale battery storage.5 months ago
JAIMIE DING, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Southern California mayor resigns, will plead guilty to acting as agent for Chinese government
A Southern California mayor has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, and has resigned from her city position.5 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘We’ve sued them twice’: WA Policy Center forces ecology department to release climate data
The Washington Policy Center has sued the ecology department twice for climate data, aiming for transparency on key environmental issues.5 months ago
John Curley Show
‘Young people need to have a voice’: WA high schooler makes the case for 16-year-old voters
Washington high schooler argues for 16-year-olds as voters, highlighting their perspectives and engagement in democracy.5 months ago
Luke Duecy
A political pivot? Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson embraces corporate partnerships while standing by new taxes
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson appears to be attempting to reset the conversation around her relationship with Seattle's biggest corporate employers.5 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘They cannot just show up unannounced’: ICE gives fiery response after WA sues over blocked inspections at Tacoma facility
ICE responded to a state lawsuit regarding DOH being repeatedly blocked from inspecting the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma.5 months ago
Frank Lenzi
‘Performative patriotism’ or ‘honoring sacrifice’? Puyallup’s $150K flagpole sparks fierce debate
The Puyallup City Council voted 4-3 to spend nearly $150,000 on a 100-foot American flag pole. Supporters call it patriotism. Critics call it performative.5 months ago
Luke Duecy
Seattle City Council advances homeless shelter expansion bill, drops proposed school buffer zones
The Seattle City Council is moving forward with legislation that would significantly expand the size of temporary homeless shelters across the city.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson is accused of stalking his ex. He wears an ankle monitor to work. He still won’t resign
As of today, John Arthur Wilson walks into his government office each morning wearing a court-ordered GPS ankle monitor. A Seattle judge lost confidence that he would obey the law.5 months ago
John Curley Show
Joe Kent breaks silence on Iran War resignation: ‘We’ve painted ourselves into a corner’
Nearly two months after Joe Kent resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, he shared his side of what led to this decision.5 months ago
John Curley Show
‘I don’t know why he did that’: Former AG questions solicitor general’s role in shielding millionaires’ tax from voters
After the Washington Supreme Court blocked a referendum on the millionaires' tax, former AG McKenna questioned the solicitor general's role.5 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Sheriff Derek Sanders asks to have own salary frozen amid ‘tough economic conditions’ plaguing Thurston County
Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders is asking the county commission on salaries to freeze his pay ... again.5 months ago
Luke Duecy
‘The Governor’s Office does not want to tell reporters about this policy’: Axios uncovers Ferguson’s plan to keep secrets
New details are emerging about how Governor Bob Ferguson’s office handles communications, including previously unreported delays in a measles alert.5 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Port of Port Townsend dumps social media … after announcing it on Facebook
The Port of Port Townsend has announced on social media that it will no longer be using social media over health concerns.5 months ago
John Curley Show
‘We cannot move forward’: Kettle says Seattle must confront homelessness epidemic
Seattle's homelessness numbers surged by 7,000 since 2016. Kettle emphasizes the urgent need for action in King County.5 months ago
