Investigations Podcast | Reporting on alleged labor trafficking off the WA coast Lizz Giordano takes us behind the scenes on how dozens of foreign Filipino fishermen wound up stranded on a boat in Grays Harbor. by Maleeha Syed / March 27, 2024
Politics Seattle Councilmember pushes housing, community development pilot Tammy Morales is proposing the Connected Communities program to incentivize construction of affordable housing and amenities through looser zoning rules. by Josh Cohen / March 26, 2024
Politics Judge rules Washington high-capacity magazine law unconstitutional Attorney General Bob Ferguson has vowed to keep the ban alive, and the state Supreme Court has allowed it to stay in place for now. by Josh Cohen / April 10, 2024
Politics Here’s what’s in the proposed $1.35B Seattle transportation levy The property tax would pay for road repaving, bridge repair, bike lanes and sidewalks. Advocates say it should do more. by Josh Cohen / April 5, 2024
News Podcast | Watching "third places" disappear with Vanishing Seattle We spoke with Cynthia Brothers, founder of the project that highlights disappearing institutions and cultures in the city, about losing public spaces. by Maleeha Syed / April 3, 2024
News King County wants its own corrections officer training program Officials say a long waitlist for the state-run academy is causing hiring delays while county jails struggle with understaffing. by Josh Cohen / April 8, 2024
Politics Seattle City Council elections: Meet the 45 candidates Voters will elect members to represent the seven district council positions, with applicants ranging from U.S. veterans to a college student. by Josh Cohen & Venice Buhain / May 24, 2023
Politics The competing crises driving Seattle’s City Council election In crowded 2023 races, candidates have their work cut out to show voters they can make progress on issues such as crime and homelessness. by Josh Cohen / May 24, 2023
Equity Your Washington ZIP code may affect your health-care quality A new report from the Washington Health Alliance found that there's work to be done for the state's more socioeconomically disadvantaged areas. by Maleeha Syed / May 17, 2023
Politics King County Council sends Human Services levy to August ballot In a debate between increasing the levy size and combating tax fatigue, councilmembers opted not to give their two cents. by Josh Cohen / May 4, 2023