Politics How far will we sprawl? In Washington, no one knows Farm land and suburban-style development meet in Big Lake, Washington. by Robert McClure for InvestigateWest / January 12, 2011
Politics State board limits developers' ability to avoid water regulations Andrea McNamara Doyle chairs the state Pollution Control Hearings Board, which recently ruled on a case involving developers' rights. by Robert McClure for InvestigateWest / January 11, 2011
Politics Odd provision in state law severely undercuts growth management Railroad Avenue in Black Diamond: Opponents fear a major development will drastically change the area around the city. by Robert McClure for InvestigateWest / January 11, 2011
Politics City moves forward with privacy initiative The city is pursuing a privacy initiative to help with how it handles large amounts of data. by Bill Lucia / November 3, 2014
Tech Oil train accident remains a mystery Tank cars hours after they derailed under the Magnolia Bridge in Interbay. by Bill Lucia / July 25, 2014
Politics City Council passes ride-sharing regulations. Again. Rideshare companies catch a break with Mayor Murray's new plan. by Bill Lucia / July 14, 2014
Equity Supreme Court labor ruling could pose issues here It remains unclear whether a ruling in a case brought by Illinois home care workers could affect local unions and workers providing in-home health care and child care. by Bill Lucia / June 30, 2014
Politics Council tackles Murray's $15 minimum wage proposal As Sawant criticizes the mayor's proposal, backers from business and labor agree that the plan is imperfect. by Bill Lucia / May 5, 2014
Politics $15 minimum wage support, sticking points on display at inequality symposium Mayor Ed Murray spoke at a symposium on income inequality. by Bill Lucia / March 27, 2014
Equity In the bag: Grocery workers' last-minute union deal Grocery workers celebrate a tentative bargaining agreement on Monday night at Westlake Park in downtown Seattle. by Bill Lucia / October 21, 2013