The next court hearing will determine how much work is left for the city to complete a 2012 federal reform agreement.

Officials say they are also seeing an increase in fires related to lithium ion batteries used in other products.

Restorative justice emphasizes accountability and healing instead of punishment. All our youth deserve it.

Students and parents advocated for a minimalist, districtwide dress code after they say some students were unfairly targeted by school-level dress codes.

The proposal to curb PAC donations and foreign influence in elections is likely to face court challenges if approved.

More women are running for office than at any period in our region's history. Local media need to get the story right — and we're here to help.

An on-site clinic at the Downtown Emergency Service Center facility will serve a population that often goes underserved.

As the documentary Dammed to Extinction tours the Northwest, its filmmakers argue time isn't up for orcas or salmon if we act now.

The ambitious plan is viewed as a first step, with advocates pushing for a follow-up.

A (formerly!) anonymous comic illustrator proves the best way to fall back in love with our town is by exploring it on foot.

The progressive dream of taxing income just got a shot in the arm from the Court of Appeals. Conservatives should celebrate, too.

Candidates who benefited from independent expenditures did well, but correlation isn't necessarily causation.

In the biggest surprise of primary night, Girmay Zahilay received a majority of early votes against 25-year council veteran Larry Gossett. Here's how he did it.

The private bid includes plans for 175 units of affordable housing on the site, $78.2 million for housing investment and $5 million to deal with homelessness.