Politics This is the centennial of Ballard's lack-of-independence day! The Ballard bell tower will be draped in black to mark the 100th anniversary of the town's annexation by Seattle. (City of Seattle) by Paul Andrews / May 28, 2007
Culture Daylighting Seattle's parks department Open, placid Green Lake Park in Seattle. by Paul Andrews / April 25, 2007
Culture Multitasking at the speed of fright David Halberstam's traffic death makes one wonder if lower speed limits would calm our frenzied streets. by Paul Andrews / April 24, 2007
News Seattle may spend $1.8M on controversial gunshot detection program The crime prevention technology, which pulls live audio and video feeds, has been backed by Mayor Harrell even as other cities report mixed results. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / February 29, 2024 / Updated at 2 p.m. on Feb. 29
News Washington youth mental health shows best improvement in 20 years The Healthy Youth Survey reported that though depressive feelings have increased since 2002, this year found improved health and access to support. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / April 1, 2024
Politics Student activists helped pass Washington’s new assault weapons ban Born on Instagram, the youth-founded and -led Seattle Student Union is working to build safer communities in schools. by Scarlet Hansen / June 9, 2023
Politics Washington teens advocate for Narcan in every school The life-saving opioid reversal medication is currently available only at high schools in districts with 2,000 or more students. by Scarlet Hansen / February 1, 2024 / Updated at 1:40 p.m. on Feb. 1
Politics How the Israel/Hamas war influenced a WA genocide education bill The proposal failed over a debate about the curriculum, its development and inclusivity. by Scarlet Hansen / March 5, 2024
Environment King County must take swifter action to save salmon, auditor says The Fish Passage Restoration Program was supposed to remove barriers like road culverts, but a new report finds it may fail to reach its goals. by Scarlet Hansen / March 19, 2024
Politics Amanda Knox testifies in Olympia for stricter interrogation laws In support of a bill that would void interview statements if a court finds deceptive police tactics, Knox described her 53-hour questioning in Italy. by Scarlet Hansen / January 17, 2024