Reporter Lizz Giordano discusses the legal fallout from a construction death. Plus, a look at state ballot rejections and new art spaces in Seattle.

A fatal trench collapse in 2016 set precedent for holding employers criminally liable, but officials still struggle to head off repeat violations.

Billions in federal pandemic aid masked dysfunction in the rental market. But that money is gone — along with some legal protections.

Voters in the Nov. election were able to distribute public campaign funds in $25 increments. Where did the money land?

In just one generation, ticket-splitting has become increasingly rare in a state with a long history of independent voting.

Host Rachel Belle shares holiday meal favorites from some of the show’s most memorable guest stars in a mashup episode special.

The long-term care tax program has already stoked controversy, with critics saying the $36,500 benefit is too small to be meaningful.

Nearly 29,000 households in King County don’t have enough income to cover household basics, according to data from the University of Washington.

Now 30, Janell Braxton says she continues to reckon with the separations and instability stemming from her time in the foster system.

The current Council, in one of its last actions, added 120 amendments to Mayor Harrell’s proposal to prioritize homelessness, housing and police bonuses.

Dry soil in burn scars can lead to roaring earthen rivers that are more powerful than mudslides.

Plus, pro-Palestine supporters blocked a ship in the Port of Tacoma and Rainier Beach’s Black-led organizations battle gentrification.

With ballot counting nearly finished, five new councilmembers are set to join three incumbents and one appointee.