Politics WA transgender youth bill targeted in national culture war Senate Bill 5599 expands an existing law to cover minors seeking protected healthcare services, including gender-affirming treatment. by Taija PerryCook & Joseph O'Sullivan / May 1, 2023
Politics Washington state may boost 988 hotline funding as demand grows An expanded budget for the new suicide and mental health crisis line would support rapid-response teams and marketing efforts. by Taija PerryCook / March 13, 2023 / Updated at 9:15 a.m. on March 14
Politics This WA bill could make it easier and safer to change your name A proposal that passed the Senate this week would boost privacy for people who are trans or queer, those escaping domestic violence, and refugees. by Taija PerryCook / March 3, 2023
News Local Armenians seek community, support in Redmond Allies in the Pacific Northwest gather to raise awareness and funds amid ongoing attacks in Artsakh, a region in Azerbaijan. by Taija PerryCook / October 11, 2023 / Updated at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 11
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
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
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
News Seattle police had increased downtown patrols by thousands of hours before last week's shooting In an area that's already the subject of "emphasis patrols," what else is left to do? by David Kroman / January 27, 2020