A WA city council might give itself the power to ban library books by Aaron Hedge & Erin Sellers RANGE Media / December 5, 2023
A WA city council might give itself the power to ban library books The Liberty Lake proposal would usurp the library board of trustees’ policy-making control, including decisions about which titles to stock. by Aaron Hedge & Erin Sellers RANGE Media / December 5, 2023
News Culture complaints spark WA Utilities commission investigation Gov. Jay Inslee’s office has commissioned an independent review amid dueling claims by former agency leaders over the workplace climate. by Joseph O'Sullivan / November 30, 2023
Politics Seattle City Council candidates got $2.4M from Democracy Vouchers Voters in the Nov. election were able to distribute public campaign funds in $25 increments. Where did the money land? by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 27, 2023
Politics People over party is no longer the mantra of Washington politics In just one generation, ticket-splitting has become increasingly rare in a state with a long history of independent voting. by H. Stuart Elway / November 24, 2023
News ‘A partial solution’: A closer look at the new WA Cares Fund The long-term care tax program has already stoked controversy, with critics saying the $36,500 benefit is too small to be meaningful. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / November 23, 2023
Politics City Council amended Seattle’s $7.8B budget. Here’s what’s changing The current Council, in one of its last actions, added 120 amendments to Mayor Harrell’s proposal to prioritize homelessness, housing and police bonuses. by Josh Cohen / November 20, 2023
Politics A largely new Seattle City Council to take office in January With ballot counting nearly finished, five new councilmembers are set to join three incumbents and one appointee. by Josh Cohen / November 15, 2023
Politics Poll: Washingtonians worried, anxious about the 2024 election The presidential race is still a year away, but the latest Crosscut/Elway poll shows voters are already dreading a rematch between Biden and Trump. by Joseph O'Sullivan / November 15, 2023
News Podcast | Washington voters dissatisfied with U.S. political system Joseph O’Sullivan breaks down what poll respondents had to say about the upcoming presidential election — and almost no one is excited. by Maleeha Syed / November 15, 2023
Politics WA ballot rejections more likely for young voters, people of color Nearly 5% of voters aged 18 to 25 had their ballots rejected in the 2022 general election, according to a new study from the University of Washington. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 13, 2023
Politics The Spokesman-Review calls Spokane mayoral race for Lisa Brown Brown has a nearly 2,800-vote lead over incumbent Nadine Woodward, with just under 8,000 ballots left to count. by Mai Hoang / November 10, 2023
Politics Bellingham minimum wage, Seattle housing measures likely to pass As votes are still being counted, the two initiatives appear to clear while Tacoma’s rental protections proposal is too close to call. by Joseph O'Sullivan / November 9, 2023
Politics Unknown white powder halts ballot counts in King, Pierce, Spokane, Skagit The discoveries Wednesday morning prompted workers to evacuate their offices a day after Washington's general election. by Josh Cohen / November 8, 2023 / Updated: November 9, 3:44 p.m.
Politics New mothers can stay with their babies at this Washington prison The state’s prison nursery is one of only a few in the country intended to support incarcerated mothers amid a simmering debate on crime and drug use. by Joseph O'Sullivan / November 8, 2023
Politics Podcast | What it’s like raising a baby in a Washington prison Reporters Amanda Snyder and Joseph O'Sullivan share the stories of three moms who live with their babies through the state's prison parenting program. by Sara Bernard / November 8, 2023
Politics Gaps narrow in Seattle City Council races, Strauss flips to lead On Thursday, incumbents Morales and Lewis gained ground in an election that will shape the city’s approach to policing, drugs and homelessness. by Josh Cohen / November 7, 2023 / Updated: November 9, 5:00 p.m.