Activists monitor Seattle’s Boeing Field deportation flights by McKenzie Funk ProPublica / March 18, 2024
U.S. judge picks new WA legislative map, moving Latino district Under the new map, the Latino-majority district unites Latino communities from East Yakima in Yakima County to Pasco in Franklin County. by Mai Hoang / March 15, 2024 / Updated 4:38 p.m., March 15
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
Politics How will Seattle’s $230M deficit influence the 2025 city budget? Some Councilmembers who promised to conduct a full audit are softening their approach. Now the city is trying new processes for the next cycle. by Josh Cohen / 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 WA Legislature revs up plan to electrify 10,000 school buses A bill to switch from diesel vehicles — plus $50M from cap-and-trade revenue — passed out of the Legislature, but did not offer a timeline. by John Stang / March 8, 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
Politics How national party politics muddled Washington redistricting Commissioner Paul Graves’ collaboration with GOP leaders to block his own work is a local example of larger attacks on the Voting Rights Act. by Marilyn W. Thompson ProPublica / March 7, 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
Politics WA legislators are pushing new gun bills. Here’s what could pass A batch of regulations are likely headed to Gov. Inslee’s desk – including one that would require reporting lost or stolen firearms within 24 hours. by John Stang / March 4, 2024
Environment WA’s carbon pricing system may fund $200M for new electric ferries But if voters repeal the cap-and-trade program in a November referendum, the plan to convert three diesel vessels to hybrid may need other funding sources. by John Stang / March 4, 2024
Politics Most WA youth exiting mental health treatment face homelessness Shelter resources are scarce for unhoused young adults completing inpatient care. HB 1929 would establish at least two residential programs for them. by Scarlet Hansen / March 1, 2024
News Seattle may spend $1.8M on controversial gunshot detection program The crime prevention technology, which pulls live audio and video feeds, has been backed by Mayor Harrell even as other cities report mixed results. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / February 29, 2024 / Updated at 2 p.m. on Feb. 29