King County
In a recent interview, Councilmember Kathy Lambert blamed Fain’s accuser for the alleged rape. Then Lambert’s colleagues distanced themselves from her comments.
Breaking news
Microsoft co-founder, developer, and philanthropist struggled with cancer for decades
Unanimous decision
All nine justices found the use of capital punishment in Washington state unconstitutional and racially biased.
King County
With King County’s finances already stretched thin, Constantine’s budget largely maintains current services while making investments in transit, law enforcement, and juvenile justice reform.
Gun laws
A Bellevue-based gun rights group has already vowed legal action in response.
Special report
King County courts use money bail to incarcerate defendants before trial. Should the system be reformed?
2018 Election
Democratic socialist Sarah Smith seeks ‘bold new progressive vision’ in bid to replace incumbent Adam Smith.
King County
Critical King County Councilmembers call plan “a fleecing” and “irresponsible.”
Lodging tax
King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski wants the public to weigh in with an advisory vote
King County
A group of eight recently homeless and heterosexual injection-drug users in North King County were diagnosed with HIV by county health officials over the past… Continue reading
Criminal justice system
Policy shift comes as part of a settlement in response to a 2017 lawsuit
Seattle and King County’s joint task force to address the crisis still only has vague strategies.
2018 Primary Election
Republican Dino Rossi and Democrat Kim Schrier are the top two finishers in the Aug. 7 primary race for U.S. Representative in Washington’s 8th Congressional… Continue reading
2018 Primary Election
The 9th Congressional District — spanning from Southeast Seattle and Bellevue down to Federal Way and Tacoma — is a reliably safe Democratic district that… Continue reading
Gun Control
Gun rights groups have threatened legal action over the measure.
Sports Funding
A potential reallocation of $180 million in maintenance funds puts things in a “very precarious” position.
Environment
Other counties across the state have already enacted similar restrictions.
