News Domestic abuse survivors worry as WA detains more inmates at home The coronavirus pandemic has led to more prisoners being released to home detention. Advocates worry for victims of serious crimes who could be left exposed. by Lilly Fowler / August 31, 2020
News Will King County public transit survive COVID-19? Fewer riders and lower fare collection are just part of the financial challenge for transportation during the pandemic. by Lilly Fowler / August 24, 2020 / Updated 1:58 p.m. Aug. 24
News Seattle mayor to veto City Council budget, including police cuts Council President González says she’s ready to work collaboratively with Mayor Durkan to find a budget compromise. by David Kroman / August 21, 2020 / Updated Aug. 21 at 5:20 pm
Environment UW research shows racism and redlining hurt local wildlife, too A team of researchers led by UW scientists exposes how systemic racism physically alters ecosystems for the worse. by Hannah Weinberger / August 20, 2020
Opinion Why has Amazon been so quiet about Seattle’s new business tax? The e-commerce giant may still make moves to cut costs, but that just defines the next fight. by Katie Wilson / August 19, 2020
Culture Burien food bank keeps Latinx community fed with traditional ingredients The “Feeding el Pueblo” pop-up pantry is supplying cultural staples to families struggling during the pandemic. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / August 19, 2020
Opinion Amid rise in gun sales and violence, Loren Culp fans the flames A would-be governor who refuses to enforce voter-approved gun safety measures — and compares himself to Rosa Parks for it — is unfit to lead. by Renée Hopkins / August 17, 2020
News Black Seattleites react to police chief’s resignation with rage, hope The sudden exit of Seattle’s first Black female chief exposes complex generational and racial divides. by David Kroman & Lilly Fowler / August 12, 2020
Opinion Four takeaways from Washington’s 2020 primary election Rural-urban polarization is growing, the Democratic civil war continues and other lessons from the Aug. 4 primary. by Chris Vance / August 10, 2020
Opinion Don’t close King County’s hotel homeless shelters The makeshift shelter in Bellevue has been a respite for many women. It’s set to close at the end of August. by Alisa Chatinsky / August 10, 2020
Equity Washington creará un fondo de $40M para los trabajadores indocumentados afectados por la pandemia Los trabajadores que no pueden acceder a la ayuda federal, como el cheque de estímulo, recibirán un apoyo vital del estado. by Lilly Fowler / August 10, 2020 / Updated Aug. 10, 6:18 p.m.
News Seattle police subpoena tests Washington’s reporter shield law Five news outlets are fighting a judge’s order to turn over unpublished protest photos and video to police. by Melissa Santos / August 7, 2020
Equity Black pastors and activists want Central District land as reparations As Black Lives Matter protests continue, leaders say Seattle should give the community back land they say is owed to them. by Lilly Fowler / July 30, 2020
News Kids desperate for inpatient psych care have few options in WA There are only 84 publicly funded psychiatric beds for over 1.6 million kids in Washington, and the waitlist can span half a year or more. by Emily McCarty / July 27, 2020 / Updated 2:00 p.m. on July 27, 2020
Culture With social distancing, Seattle ballroom dancers have to go it alone Local dance teachers and studios search for ways to keep the movement flowing. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / July 24, 2020