Companies from Starbucks to CenturyLink are willing to put up thousands to repeal Seattle's head tax.
2018 is going to be a heavy year for legislative races. See who's running for office near you.
The Seattle City Council approved a $275 per person head tax on Monday to fund homeless services. Amazon does not like it.
A $500 per employee head tax for certain businesses will likely be up for a final vote on Monday.
The hearing in Seattle City Council chambers over a proposed employee hours tax may last hours.
Now you really have no excuse not to vote. King County will cover the cost of mailing in ballots for 2018 elections.
The secretary of state says she wants the entire state to go postage-free for elections. Some county council members are confused.
Feminist writers and icons like Jane Fonda and Gloria Steinem are helping Jayapal reach her second term, campaign finance records show.
Benton Strong was accused of harassment while working at the Center for America Progress, according to a new Buzzfeed report.
An audit of fare enforcement on King County Metro RapidRide buses reveals how the system is detrimental for homeless riders.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan is proposing congestion pricing to meet Paris Climate Accord goals.
The Trump administration wants to include a question about citizenship on the 2020 Census.
A west coast congressman led an effort to secure funding for the ShakeAlert system.
The U.S is punishing Russia for allegedly using a chemical weapon to attack two people in Britain on March 4.
With specifics yet to come, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said Wednesday the city may increase civil penalties for improper gun storage.
In 2016, the National Rifle Association gave Washington candidates got about $72,000. See which local candidates go the most.
The program is aimed at prioritizing disadvantaged local workers for county capital construction projects.
The legislature voted in favor of the health care bill last week. It now goes to the governor for a signature.
Officials say the judge's ruling will impact other homeless people living inside their cars.
"There persists among a number of agency personnel concern about the CEO’s leadership style,"a report given to the board of directors says.
Studio Seven was the scene of a shooting last month. Their license has now been suspended for 180 days. That could lead to a permanent loss.
The Seattle Young People's Project will host a march for gun control on March 14th.
In an uncharacteristically speedy move, the Legislature on Friday voted to exempt itself from state public records law.
Joey Gibson founded the right-wing group Patriot Prayer in 2017. He has staged at least four right-wing protests in Seattle since.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan gave her first State of the City address Tuesday morning.
Under Seattle City Light and Office of Housing Program, almost 800 senior homeowners will be eligible for a free energy efficiency upgrade.
A small group of conservatives rallied Saturday at the University of Washington. A large counter-protest drowned them out.
Misdemeanor marijuana possession convictions dating back to about 1997 will be vacated, according to city officials.
Employers would be able to pocket their workers' tips under a new proposal, said 17 attorney generals, including Washington's Bob Ferguson.
The Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs will offer free legal assistance and more during the Saturday event.
Shelley Secrest ran for an at-large Council seat in 2017. She is being accused of attempting to steal from the democracy voucher program.
Ed Murray's last months in office were rocked by allegations of sex abuse. New reports show what that was like inside City Hall.
From A++++ to "kindergarten," many around Puget Sound either loved or hated the 2018 State of the Union.
As part of "Drive Clean Seattle" initiative, Seattle City Light will install up to 18 additional new charging stations by year's end.
The Senate voted 81-18 Monday to make way for a reopening of the federal government.
Thousands marched in drizzling rain in Seattle Women's March 2.0 Saturday, and dislike of Donald Trump united almost all of them.
Some states have incarceration rates more than four or fives times that of others. See where Washington ranks.
If you're planning a trip to Mt. Rainier this weekend, maybe consider visiting a state park instead.
Jayapal announced she won't attend the annual State of the Union address in a video released on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Issues like the local housing crisis and recent remarks by Donald Trump marked Seattle's annual MLK Day rally.