Politics Homestretch: Soda tax question provides fizz for Murray-McGinn debate State Sen. Ed Murray talks about what the order of his priorities will be if elected. by Bill Lucia / October 22, 2013
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
Politics Washington's creeping prison problem could get costly The prison system is over capacity and, according to new research, low-level offenders are receiving harsher and less predictable sentences compared to inmates in other states. by Bill Lucia / September 4, 2014
Politics Funding shaky for state program to earthquake-proof bridges Full metal jacket: Bridge columns wrapped in steel underneath a bridge along Interstate 5, south of Seattle. by Bill Lucia / September 4, 2014
Politics Rough ride: One-third of Seattle's arterial streets are in poor shape Backlogged paving maintenance costs grew to $900 million in 2013. by Bill Lucia / September 1, 2014
Politics A promising moment for Seattle pedestrians As the city wages a never-ending battle to keep crosswalks visible and pedestrians safe, SDOT is testing a tougher and pricier new paint. by Bill Lucia / August 26, 2014
Politics How militarized are Washington's police departments? Protestors stand up in support of Michael Brown, the unarmed black youth shot in Ferguson, Missouri. by Bill Lucia / August 19, 2014
Politics King County grabs ex-Seattle police leader for top deputy post King County Sheriff John Urquhart, left, announces former Seattle Police Department interim Chief Jim Pugel as his chief deputy. by Bill Lucia / August 18, 2014
Politics Court says state can ax pension perks Olympia's Temple of Justice. All, hail. by Bill Lucia / August 14, 2014