A Seattle council plan could add 135 police officers by 2028 after departures, versus 43 in the mayor's plan.
The mayor cites training delays. The added hires would bring future costs.
The mayor cites training delays. The added hires would bring future costs.
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Getting people off the streets is one challenge. Helping them overcome addiction is another.
A discussion about homelessness raises an important question: What happens after someone receives housing?
A discussion about homelessness raises an important question: What happens after someone receives housing?
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Seattle's downtown business group backs the city's homeless plan, but its leader also calls for more drug-free recovery housing. The debate goes beyond getting people indoors.
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Seattle is opening another tiny house village with 90 units, but questions remain about the city's long-term approach to homelessness.
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A controversy at a Portland Thorns game has renewed discussion about how people advocate for girls' sports.
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Workers near Seattle's newest tiny home village fear future fallout. The operator points to round-the-clock staffing, cameras and a resident code of conduct.
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Washington already has offices responsible for investigating potential fraud, but questions remain about whether those safeguards are doing enough.
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Will Seattle use $20 million in city funding if federal support for Housing First programs is cut?
The Center Square asked Mayor Katie Wilson, but all she would say was, “We've got contingency plans.”
The Center Square asked Mayor Katie Wilson, but all she would say was, “We've got contingency plans.”
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Washington's Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll tax is reaching its current statutory cap, but discussions about raising that limit are already underway.
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Seattle says it has contingency plans for potential federal housing cuts. But will it use the money already set aside? The mayor did not answer that follow-up, and her press secretary later called the questions legitimate.
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Pierce County switched from an appointed sheriff to an elected one in 2006. Now voters face a choice about reversing that system.
Who should select the county's top law enforcement officer?
Who should select the county's top law enforcement officer?
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REPORT: What would give Seattle businesses confidence to invest, expand or stay? In a new survey, 70% of respondents pointed to better public safety, while 56% wanted stronger downtown recovery.
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Why did Washington suspend a campaign contribution restriction just weeks before Election Day?
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A previous group wearing XX-XY Athletics apparel was also removed from Providence Park.
What rules govern spectators' clothing, and how are they enforced?
What rules govern spectators' clothing, and how are they enforced?
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Is Seattle doing enough to address the dangers of drug use? A new homelessness plan is drawing questions.
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Seattle has a new plan to address homelessness, but will it change what's happening on the streets?
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Seattle plans to expand a homelessness pilot that city officials say saw 70 of 80 people contacted enter shelter or housing.
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Is a political action committee misrepresenting who's involved in Washington's Supreme Court elections?
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Spokane's new public safety sales tax will add 10 cents to every $100 in taxable purchases starting Jan. 1.
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Seattle awarded a $25,000 voucher outreach contract to a nonprofit with a City Council candidate on leave from its board.
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A union-backed PAC is warning voters about five Washington Supreme Court candidates, alleging a conservative effort to reshape the court.
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Seattle mistakenly overpaid roughly 900 police officers by $13.1 million. Now, the city isn't sure whether it can recover the money.
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How much impact can a small number of athletes have on an entire sport? Attorney Kate Anderson responds to Washington Superintendent Chris Reykdal's position on transgender participation in girls' athletics.
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Why did Everett Public Schools issue an apology involving a religious education program?
Legal counsel for LifeWise Academy discusses the settlement and past school board remarks about participating families.
Legal counsel for LifeWise Academy discusses the settlement and past school board remarks about participating families.
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Starting Oct. 30, Walla Walla Valley residents are expected to lose live scanner access to primary police radio communications.
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Could the Washington Supreme Court's ruling against the natural gas initiative raise questions about the state's new income tax law?
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Seattle's proposed police budget is increasing by $68 million, but how much will actually go toward expanding the force?
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What's keeping Washington from joining the federal education tax credit program? Rep. Travis Couture says Superintendent Chris Reykdal's objections don't hold up, challenging them in an eight-page letter.
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Seattle plans to spend $68 million more on its police department, but how many additional officers will that bring?
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A campaign ad says Sen. John Braun didn't call an employee after his father's death. Braun says that's misleading.
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Will Seattle actually have more police officers under Mayor Katie Wilson's budget? The Center Square's Tim Clouser pressed the mayor on the gap between budgeted staffing levels and hiring projections.
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Seattle's transportation department is facing major cash-flow problems, prompting a proposal for a $63.5 million loan from other city funds.
The department's Transportation Fund had an average daily cash balance of negative $41 million in September, raising concerns among City ts finances and previous loans.
The department's Transportation Fund had an average daily cash balance of negative $41 million in September, raising concerns among City ts finances and previous loans.
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Why was Washington's history of income tax votes removed from the Secretary of State's website?
The resource page documenting past voter rejections was restored only after the office was pressed about its removal, ahead of another income tax vote.
The resource page documenting past voter rejections was restored only after the office was pressed about its removal, ahead of another income tax vote.
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Spokane officials are considering free asbestos surveys for eligible Old Trails Fire property owners whose insurance doesn't cover the service.
Residents who already paid for an uninsured survey can request up to $1,600 in reimbursement as rebuilding delays continue.
Residents who already paid for an uninsured survey can request up to $1,600 in reimbursement as rebuilding delays continue.
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A Washington jury found Trevor DeLorme not guilty of misdemeanor stalking in a case involving state Sen. Nikki Torres and her election opponent, Gabe Galbraith.
Torres expressed disappointment with the verdict, while Galbraith criticized the public speculation surrounding the case.
Torres expressed disappointment with the verdict, while Galbraith criticized the public speculation surrounding the case.
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If New York is planning to opt into the federal education tax credit program, will Washington follow?
Washington Policy Center's Vicki Murray argues the program could benefit public school students, but Gov. Bob Ferguson has yet to commit.
Washington Policy Center's Vicki Murray argues the program could benefit public school students, but Gov. Bob Ferguson has yet to commit.
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Washington's DCYF redacted the names of three daycare providers from a taxpayer-funded grant announcement, citing a state privacy law.
State Sen. Leonard Christian calls the decision "unbelievable," while DCYF says the law requires the redactions.
State Sen. Leonard Christian calls the decision "unbelievable," while DCYF says the law requires the redactions.
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Should the names of businesses receiving taxpayer money be kept from public view? Washington Sen. Leonard Christian is raising concerns about transparency amid ongoing allegations of daycare fraud.
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After facing criticism over her response to a question about fentanyl addiction, Lisa Daugaard is clarifying her position.
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Seattle's proposed $9.1 billion budget would reduce a projected $175 million general fund deficit to about $23 million in 2027.
But City Council members are questioning whether the plan is sustainable, warning that changes in revenue or costs could leave the city facing larger shortfalls.
But City Council members are questioning whether the plan is sustainable, warning that changes in revenue or costs could leave the city facing larger shortfalls.
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What would you do if your child was addicted to fentanyl and using drugs in your home?
Battlefield Addiction's Art Dahlen posed that question to Lisa Daugaard, sparking a tense exchange over harm reduction.
Battlefield Addiction's Art Dahlen posed that question to Lisa Daugaard, sparking a tense exchange over harm reduction.
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A Seattle public records fight that began in 2023 has reached another turning point.
Washington's Supreme Court declined to review the city's appeal, leaving a ruling in favor of @BrandiKruse in place.
Washington's Supreme Court declined to review the city's appeal, leaving a ruling in favor of @BrandiKruse in place.
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Washington’s new income tax could cost the state’s economy $2.50 for every $1 it collects, a new study finds.
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Seattle is looking to cut millions in fire department overtime spending, but one neighborhood is raising concerns about emergency response.
With just one fire station and limited access routes, residents want answers about what the cuts could mean.
With just one fire station and limited access routes, residents want answers about what the cuts could mean.
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Could Washington's new income tax eventually apply to households earning $250,000? As voters prepare to decide Initiative 645, Rep. Cindy Ryu says she's open to lowering the current $1 million threshold.
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A Washington mayor says the local response to the drug crisis makes it easier for people to stay addicted.
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Spokane Valley's proposed $165.2 million budget for 2027 is balanced, but the cost of its law enforcement contract remains unresolved.
Police costs have risen roughly $14 million since 2022, while sales tax revenue has increased just $8 million.
Police costs have risen roughly $14 million since 2022, while sales tax revenue has increased just $8 million.
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Seattle's sales tax is going up again.
The King County Council voted 6-3 to approve a new 0.01% sales tax increase, bringing Seattle's rate to 10.56% starting Jan. 1.
The King County Council voted 6-3 to approve a new 0.01% sales tax increase, bringing Seattle's rate to 10.56% starting Jan. 1.
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Is Washington doing enough to address abuse of children and people with disabilities in state care?
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Is Microsoft using the H-1B visa program to replace American workers? Vice President JD Vance says the company's layoffs and foreign worker visa numbers raise serious concerns.
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