Government Olympia got Jesse: Gov. Ferguson appoints former journalist to lead Results Washington Invoking the catchphrase that defined Jesse Jones' career, Gov. Bob Ferguson announced that he has hired the former consumer journalist to lead Results Washington. Dyer Oxley
Government Mayor Harrell promises more police accountability, balanced approach to Seattle growth Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell this week defended his record on housing, balancing the budget, and public safety, and promised that 2025 will bring more accountability to the Seattle Police and more business downtown. Libby Denkmann Hans Anderson Sarah Leibovitz
Government Disaster aid for Los Angeles could soon be on the way from King County King County officials have approved a plan to send disaster relief to communities impacted by fires in the Los Angeles area. Noel Gasca
Government Washington immigrants, rights activists prep for Trump's promised ICE raids President-elect Trump’s mass deportation promises are coming into clearer focus, with policy shifting to allow immigration officials into hospitals, schools, and churches. For people in the state of Washington, work is underway to prepare for and fight those mass immigration enforcement raids, especially if they overstep Constitutional rights. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Politics Is the Seattle City Council 'toxic' for progressives? Newly elected Alexis Mercedes Rinck is about to find out Young progressives may be excited to welcome newly elected Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck. But voters in the Chinatown-International District are worried about what a lack of Asian representation on the Council will mean for their community. Katie Campbell Play AudioListen 4 mins
Politics Sara Nelson defends Seattle City Council against 'toxic' characterization Libby Denkmann Noel Gasca Katie Campbell
Government Homeless encampments are on the decline, Seattle officials say. But where do those people land? Seattle Times reporter Anna Patrick has been exploring the reality people in the Seattle area experiencing homelessness face when they want shelter. Kim Malcolm John O'Brien Play AudioListen 11 mins
Government Secret payments, damning audit. King County’s youth violence prevention effort, mired in scandal In the latest scandal involving a high-profile King County initiative, a county staffer was found to have secretly received $323,000 in payments in an alleged kickback scheme with a nonprofit leader he knew from prison. Ann Dornfeld Amy Radil
Politics ‘Gaslighting and manipulation.’ Why Tammy Morales is leaving Seattle City Council Tammy Morales wants Seattleites to know that her decision to leave the Seattle City Council has nothing to do with policy differences. She says her early departure in January is more about gaslighting, toxicity, and a lack of democratic process. Libby Denkmann Sarah Leibovitz
Government Will King County's relief for windstorm victims be enough for low-income residents? A relief package put forward by the King County Council could help victims of last month’s windstorm pay unexpected bills. But for some low-income renters, the storm's disruption will last much longer. Joshua McNichols
