News Enrollment woes leave Washington school closures on the table Bellevue, Seattle and Olympia districts say drops in student numbers could lead to budget pressure and further consolidations. by Venice Buhain / December 12, 2023
Politics Could the next King County Elections Director be an election denier? Doug Basler, challenging incumbent Julie Wise, is among the 68% of Republicans who question the 2020 election. by Venice Buhain / October 16, 2023
News Tacoma police officers acquitted in death of Manuel Ellis A Pierce County jury found the three not guilty in the death of Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man who died during a police stop in March 2020. by Venice Buhain / December 21, 2023 / Updated: 5:47 p.m.
Politics Why can't this environmentally aware city e-mail me my bill? You can pay your Seattle utlitity bill online, but you can't opt out of snail-mailed notices, and they won't alert you by e-mail when it's time to pay. Meanwhile, the private sector is well along the... by Peter Lewis / October 4, 2007
News Bellevue student raises awareness of teen dating violence After a Newport High student reported she was abused by a classmate, she said the school didn't take her seriously, so she took to social media. by Venice Buhain / December 16, 2021
Politics Sawant pulls ahead in Seattle recall election as vote tally nears end About 49.7% of voters in Seattle City Council District 3 approved the recall, with 50.3% voting to retain Sawant. by Venice Buhain / December 9, 2021 / Updated at 4:01 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10.
Politics Recall Sawant effort holds razor thin lead to oust city council member About 1,200 ballots are yet to be counted, officials say. by Venice Buhain / December 7, 2021 / Updated at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 9
News WA kids 5 to 11 are getting vaccinated faster than the national average It's unclear how long the high demand will last. National polls suggest that not all parents will rush to get their child vaccinated. by Venice Buhain / December 1, 2021
News How will Seattle Public Schools pay for the new teacher contract? The district faces a shortfall that nears $200M over three years if it doesn't find a new source of money. by Venice Buhain / September 29, 2022
News WA schools ask for more time to spend $2.6B in COVID relief Programs to address students’ social-emotional needs rely on continued access to the funds, superintendents say. by Brandon Block & Venice Buhain / September 27, 2022