Investigations Whatcom County paid $225K to settle sexual harassment complaints Multiple women accused a public works director of inappropriate conduct. Officials helped him get a new job by agreeing not to share the allegations. by Brandon Block / April 19, 2024
Investigations Washington UTC chair who used racial slur asked to resign An investigation found two commissioners allegedly used derogatory language, disregarded harassment complaints and failed to advance equity policies. by Brandon Block / March 15, 2024
Politics The Mic Dinsmore flap reveals deep differences at the Port of Seattle The Port of Seattle. by David Brewster / July 10, 2007
Politics Smackdown over Seattle police: turning point or just a summer storm? The uproar over police accountability has provided a peek behind the blue curtain and inside the Mayor Greg Nickels administration. But has it enough momentum to prompt serious reform? by David Brewster / June 28, 2007
Politics The case for rail transit is hard to make politically, but here it is A light-rail train is towed through the downtown Seattle tunnel. (Sound Transit) by David Brewster / June 21, 2007
Politics Money, politics, public relations, science: the many challenges of saving Puget Sound Enjoying the placid view of Puget Sound and downtown Seattle from a ferry. (Chuck Taylor) by Daniel Jack Chasan / June 13, 2007
Concert halls are breaking out of the shoe box, but not here A rendering (top) of the planned concert hall in Hamburg, Germany, showing "vineyard" terracing, and Seattle's "shoe-box" Benaroya Hall. by David Brewster / June 11, 2007
Politics Norm Maleng: the sequel King County Acting Prosecutor Dan Satterberg. (University of Washington) by David Brewster / June 5, 2007
Politics An opportunity for new talent to rise in Washington politics Norm Maleng. (King County) by David Brewster / May 26, 2007
Politics Some interesting newcomers could shake up the Seattle City Council Seattle City Council candidates Venus Velasquez (top) and Bruce Harrell. (Photos from their Web sites) by David Brewster / May 23, 2007