Activists monitor Seattle’s Boeing Field deportation flights by McKenzie Funk ProPublica / March 18, 2024
Activists monitor Seattle’s Boeing Field deportation flights When the U.S. government sued King County to resume flights, volunteers set up a way to track “ICE Air,” which transports deportees via private carriers. by McKenzie Funk ProPublica / March 18, 2024
Investigations Washington UTC chair who used racial slur asked to resign An investigation found two commissioners allegedly used derogatory language, disregarded harassment complaints and failed to advance equity policies. by Brandon Block / March 15, 2024
Politics Legislature decides WA schools should include LGBTQ+ history SB 5462 would require state curricula to teach the perspectives and experiences of historically marginalized groups. by Scarlet Hansen / March 14, 2024
News The Newsfeed: Meet the women transforming Seattle’s waterfront The team oversees the more than $800M revitalization project from the stadiums to Belltown. Also, a clinic for unhoused pet owners opens in SODO. by Paris Jackson / March 14, 2024
The Newsfeed Meet the women transforming Seattle’s waterfront The team oversees the more than $800M revitalization project from the stadiums to Belltown. Also, a clinic for unhoused pet owners opens in SODO. March 14, 2024
News Podcast | Palestinian, Israeli women talk peace and hope amid war The two, who met years ago through a peace organization, spoke about their lives before and after Oct. 7 at a Town Hall Seattle event on Friday. by Sara Bernard / March 13, 2024
Politics Federal judge to decide on new Latino voter majority district map With the filing deadline for 2024 less than two months away, a hearing was held Friday to examine the redrawn Central WA boundaries. by Mai Hoang / March 12, 2024
Politics 2024 WA Legislature passes bills on guns, environment, education Yet lawmakers failed to advance most housing initiatives. From AI task forces to child marriage, here is how some standout bills fared. by Donna Gordon Blankinship & Scarlet Hansen / March 11, 2024
Politics Seattle rideshare drivers mourn, seek solutions after homicides With five killings since 2020, drivers and advocates are asking the mayor to form a task force to address the violence. by Josh Cohen / March 7, 2024
Politics A heap of housing bills failed in WA’s legislative session Proposals concerning rent stabilization and increased housing density died this time, in contrast to 2023’s “year of housing” when 10 passed. by Scarlet Hansen / March 7, 2024 / Updated at 3:40 p.m. on March 7
News Crosscut Now: WA health officials trash masks, gloves and more PPE Learn why $1.5M in pandemic supplies were thrown away. Also, Spokane’s Black community newspaper returns and more Bartell Drugs locations close. by Paris Jackson / March 7, 2024
The Newsfeed WA health officials trash masks, gloves and more PPE Learn why $1.5M in pandemic supplies were thrown away. Also, Spokane’s Black community newspaper returns and more Bartell Drugs locations close. March 7, 2024
News Podcast | How climate change is taxing our mental health The environmental crisis has brought on anxiety, grief and a reluctance to have kids, says UW Bothell professor Jennifer Atkinson. by Maleeha Syed / March 6, 2024
Politics Seattle shares plan for more housing density in every neighborhood The Comprehensive Plan update would create new designations to make space for corner stores and 100,000 residential units over 20 years. by Josh Cohen / March 5, 2024
Politics How the Israel/Hamas war influenced a WA genocide education bill The proposal failed over a debate about the curriculum, its development and inclusivity. by Scarlet Hansen / March 5, 2024
News WA school districts aren’t following up on their truant students Laws on unexcused absences are meant to keep kids safe, but a lack of resources and fear of court have kept districts from completing necessary steps. by Kelsey Turner InvestigateWest / March 5, 2024