News Sawant declares victory following dramatic comeback Two weeks before election day, polling showed Egan Orion leading — but also that Amazon's contributions were going to be a problem. by David Kroman / November 9, 2019
Environment Inside the tumultuous debate behind Seattle’s tree ordinance The debate over more density or more tree canopy got personal as developers clashed with the city’s Urban Forestry Commission. by Eric Scigliano / September 1, 2023 / Updated at 9:40 a.m. on Sept. 3
Environment How politics have stalled tsunami prep efforts on the WA coast It’s not a matter of if but when the tsunami comes. Whether Washington is prepared depends a lot on the will of voters. by Eric Scigliano / May 26, 2022 / Updated at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 16
News Seattle City Council votes to limit winter evictions Landlords worry the proposal from Councilmember Kshama Sawant will leave them housing people for months without rent payments. by David Kroman / February 10, 2020 / Updated 4:30 p.m., Feb. 10, 2020
News How will the new hardline leader of the Seattle police union change its place in the labor community? Before losing in a landslide election this week, president Kevin Stuckey prioritized close ties with the King County Labor Council. by David Kroman / February 7, 2020
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Feb. 6 - 12 Seattle Asian Art Museum’s grand reopening, Diane Rehm on a "good death," in praise of Kubota Gardens and more cultural happenings. by Brangien Davis & Margo Vansynghel & Agueda Pacheco Flores & Misha Berson / February 6, 2020
Equity When a Washington woman fought tribal disenrollment, she became a target How a burglary, social media and politics led to the bullying of a Nooksack Tribal councilwoman out of office. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / February 6, 2020
Culture Meet Your Maker: Artist Susan Lieu on motherhood, making money and medical malpractice After a national tour of her one-woman show, the Seattle performer has thoughts on how to support local artists. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / February 5, 2020
News King County's largest businesses weigh support for proposed payroll tax Expedia has come out in favor, but Amazon, Costco, Weyerhaeuser wait in the wings by David Kroman / February 3, 2020
Politics State proposal would let King County tax large businesses to pay for homelessness and housing The measure, aimed at companies with highly paid workers, could allow the county to raise up to $120 million a year. by Melissa Santos & David Kroman / January 29, 2020 / Updated Jan. 29 at 5:58 pm