News Seattle’s $3M contract to research public safety under state scrutiny The state auditor is examining the contract awarded to King County Equity Now, a group born out of last summer’s protests, to research alternatives to police. by David Kroman / January 27, 2021
News Tribes join lawsuit to keep National Archives collection in Seattle Losing local access to the archives could mean a severed connection for tribes to their culture and important resources. by Manola Secaira / January 27, 2021
News Colleen Echohawk joins race for Seattle mayor The executive director of the Chief Seattle Club is a well known name in City Hall and the world of homelessness and philanthropy. by David Kroman / January 25, 2021
News Growing pot at home could become legal in Washington state Other states that have legalized recreational cannabis already allow home growing, but Washington does not. by Melissa Santos / January 25, 2021
Politics Washington state unveils $2.2 billion COVID relief plan Washington lawmakers want to help struggling renters, small businesses and other people find a way back from the pandemic-induced economic downturn. by Melissa Santos / January 22, 2021
Politics How to follow and participate in the Washington state Legislature With the pandemic forcing lawmakers to meet remotely, it’s never been easier to make your voice heard right from home. by Mohammed Kloub / January 22, 2021
News On the Olympic Peninsula, the Quinault Indian Nation beats back a pandemic Native communities throughout the U.S. have been hit hard by COVID-19, and to combat this, many are adapting. by Manola Secaira / January 21, 2021
News 5 Seattle officers now under investigation for Jan. 6 D.C. visit Two additional SPD cops are being examined for any potential involvement in the riots. by David Kroman / January 20, 2021
News Inauguration Day quiet in WA, despite worries about armed protests The National Guard and State Patrol were ready to protect the Capitol, but protesters stayed home. by Melissa Santos & Lilly Fowler / January 20, 2021 / Updated at 3 p.m., Jan. 20
Politics What’s next for the two WA Republicans who voted to impeach Trump? Observers say the votes to impeach from U.S. Reps. Jaime Herrera Beutler and Dan Newhouse signal a ‘civil war’ playing out within the GOP nationwide. by Melissa Santos / January 19, 2021
Environment Washington hosts first climate assembly in the United States Residents from all over the state begin virtual meetings to decide which climate change solutions to recommend to the Legislature in Olympia. by Mandy Godwin / January 19, 2021
News How to know when you can get vaccinated in Washington state Sign up for Washington's vaccine phase finder and the state will help you get vaccinated when your time has come. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / January 18, 2021 / Updated at 3 p.m., Jan. 18
News Companies often want consultants' help with diversity — for free Consultants of color who specialize in remaking corporate cultures say their work is routinely undervalued, even as demand for it grows. by Melissa Santos / January 18, 2021
News Former AG Eric Holder to lead investigation of Seattle Children's Following the resignation of Dr. Ben Danielson, the assessment will look into the hospital's policies and practices related to race and equity. by David Kroman / January 15, 2021
News Seattle police union president’s comments could affect contract negotiations City council members say Mike Solan is spreading white nationalist rhetoric by repeating debunked theories about the insurrection in Washington, D.C. by David Kroman / January 15, 2021