News Coronavirus has no borders, but your county’s health funding does Disparities in public health funding leave some Washington counties less equipped to fight COVID-19. by David Kroman / April 29, 2020
News Steady arrests risk COVID-19 spread beyond jail walls, advocates say Attorneys, advocates, public officials want to ban some felony bookings in King County, but judges and others object by David Kroman / April 27, 2020
Politics Seattle rekindles business tax debate in a grim new economy The controversial tax proposal has found new life as unemployment soars and the city faces a $300M budget hole. by David Kroman / April 22, 2020
News Decriminalization of drug possession could be on WA November ballot The ACLU of Washington calls its proposed initiative a "public health issue." But coronavirus complicates its path to the ballot. by David Kroman / April 21, 2020
News COVID-19 spurs reckoning in crowded homeless shelters As one of King County's largest shelter providers moves clients into a hotel, advocates seek to avoid a return to the status quo. by David Kroman / April 13, 2020
News Housing, food, cash: Requests for help double in WA amid pandemic Compared with the first week of March, applications are now 170% higher for cash assistance, double for food stamps and 60% higher for housing assistance. by David Kroman / April 9, 2020
News After a labor strike and a pandemic, Swedish Hospital nurses have a contract Union members secured raises with the agreement, but some say they just wanted to put the fight behind them. by David Kroman / April 7, 2020
Politics Armed protesters in Olympia occupy Capitol steps, Governor’s Mansion lawn They carried their guns and their anger to the steps of the Washington Legislature as protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. by Shauna Sowersby & David Kroman / January 6, 2021 / Updated 10:23 p.m. January 6
Equity Revered doctor steps down, accusing Seattle Children’s Hospital of racism After 20 years leading the Odessa Brown Children's Clinic, Dr. Ben Danielson resigned in protest in November. by David Kroman / December 31, 2020
News Teresa Mosqueda will seek reelection, not Seattle mayor’s office Despite rampant speculation, the high-profile city council member will eye a second term. by David Kroman / January 6, 2021