Government Seattle could get its own baby capital gains tax On Tuesday, Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore plans to present the city council with a new idea: A 2% capital gains tax. It’s a baby version of the 7% capital gains tax voters just upheld for Washington State. Joshua McNichols
Government 'Untruthful information' cited as reason former Seattle Police Chief Diaz placed on leave, sources say Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz was placed on leave after police watchdogs opened an investigation into allegations that Diaz lied during a separate investigation, several sources confirmed to KUOW on Wednesday. Ashley Hiruko
Politics Fewer staff, longer reviews? Seattle Mayor Harrell proposes cuts to city's construction department Seattle’s Department of Construction and Inspections would lose about 30 positions under Mayor Bruce Harrell’s proposed budget, which would reduce general fund support for the department by $2.9 million in 2025 and $2.5 million in 2026. Ann Dornfeld
Government 5 creative ideas cities use to revive their downtowns. Could they work in Seattle? Seattle’s leaders have been trying to boost economic activity in the city’s downtown core. Here's what other cities have tried. Joshua McNichols
Government Washington state first responders travel east to aid hurricane survivors Following Hurricane Helene and in anticipation of Hurricane Milton, a team of about 80 Washington state first responders has traveled east to help with recovery efforts. Diana Opong
Race & Identity Why Washington tribes are fighting effort to gut the state's Climate Commitment Act A majority of Washington Tribes have come out against Initiative 2117, which would repeal the state’s Climate Commitment Act if approved by voters on the November general election ballot. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Government Budgets in Washington state tighten as population growth slows It's budget season in Washington state, and lawmakers are looking at cuts. Scott Greenstone
Government Dan Evans, three-term Washington governor, dies at age 98 Daniel J. Evans, former governor of Washington, passed away Friday at the age of 98. Feliks Banel KUOW Staff
Government How rich Seattleites can lease public land through a program meant to protect it The city program to manage public shoreline street ends is funded with the fees that industrial interests and wealthy Seattleites pay to encroach on them. Katie Campbell
Government Seattle’s city attorney stumps for newly passed SODA and SOAP laws ‘We want to improve public safety for everyone in these public spaces so that they are accessible and safe for everyone who wants to travel through them.’ -Ann Davison Kim Malcolm John O'Brien
