Politics New office in City Hall will address harassment, discrimination Mayor Jenny Durkan is creating an ombud to address growing complaints among city employees. by Lilly Fowler / September 21, 2018
Equity Black Lives Matter leader talks hope, homophobia and calling out Obama On Friday, DeRay McKesson presents his new book, "On the Other Side of Freedom: The Case for Hope," at Benaroya Hall. by Lilly Fowler / September 19, 2018
Equity As Trump stymies immigration, Seattle hangs welcome signs TV monitors at the Sea-Tac airport will display welcome messages, while refugee organizations will have special access to new arrivals. by Lilly Fowler / September 18, 2018
Politics More help, fewer handcuffs for low-level offenders in King County Seattle's LEAD diversion program expected to expand to Burien and other south King County cities. by Lilly Fowler / September 11, 2018
Politics Hunger strike at immigrant jail is protected speech, ACLU says Activists say detainees in Tacoma have been threatened with force-feeding. by Lilly Fowler / September 7, 2018
Politics Seattle City Attorney’s promise to prosecute put to the test Pete Holmes announced last week that he would take activists who snarl traffic to court. by Lilly Fowler / September 5, 2018
Equity Parents prepare as a Seattle teacher strike looms If the union and the district don't settle, teachers will be on the picket line and families will be on their own. by Lilly Fowler / August 30, 2018
Politics WA prison staff worry about safety as shutdown continues In SeaTac, federal prison employees are worried about not only financial hardship, but how staff shortages could create a risk. by Lilly Fowler / January 24, 2019 / Updated on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 1:30 p.m.
News As government shutdown drags on, Seattle food banks prep for the worst Some food banks are either already seeing an uptick in clients or bracing themselves for bigger crowds. by Lilly Fowler / January 16, 2019
News How will 911 services navigate Seattle’s viaduct closure? First responders are planning "for armageddon, worst case scenario" when the Alaskan Way Viaduct closes for three weeks. by Lilly Fowler / January 9, 2019 / Updated Jan. 9 at 2:30 p.m.