Politics Amanda Knox testifies in Olympia for stricter interrogation laws In support of a bill that would void interview statements if a court finds deceptive police tactics, Knox described her 53-hour questioning in Italy. by Scarlet Hansen / January 17, 2024
Politics A WA bill would allow non-citizens to obtain professional licenses House Bill 1889 would remove citizenship requirements from certifications for jobs ranging from security guards to private investigators. by Scarlet Hansen / January 30, 2024
Politics Washington teens advocate for Narcan in every school The life-saving opioid reversal medication is currently available only at high schools in districts with 2,000 or more students. by Scarlet Hansen / February 1, 2024 / Updated at 1:40 p.m. on Feb. 1
Politics Legislature decides WA schools should include LGBTQ+ history SB 5462 would require state curricula to teach the perspectives and experiences of historically marginalized groups. by Scarlet Hansen / March 14, 2024
Politics Many WA youth exiting mental health treatment face homelessness Shelter resources are scarce for unhoused young adults completing inpatient care. HB 1929 would establish at least two residential programs for them. by Scarlet Hansen / March 1, 2024 / Updated at 2:45 p.m. on April 3
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
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