Kate OConnell
Stories
-
The latest on the Ed Murray accusations
Bill Radke speaks with KUOW reporter Kate Walters about the latest developments in the allegations that Seattle Mayor Ed Murray sexually abused his...
-
Seattle’s new homeless shelter: Pets and drug users allowed
On a frigid day last year, I walked into Seattle’s largest homeless camp. As my breath turned to fog, I wondered why anyone would choose to live in a...
-
Think you’re a victim of biased policing? You may soon be able to sue the city
Seattle is a step closer to getting a law that prohibits biased policing. The proposed legislation would take the Seattle Police Department's bias-free...
-
Seattle passes income tax, faces possible lawsuit
Seattle's City Council has unanimously passed an income tax on high earners in the city. Next stop, court. The Freedom Foundation, an Olympia-based...
-
Trump commission to get voter info from Washington state
This week, Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman will meet with her colleagues from around the country at a summer conference. One topic of discussion...
-
Want city money for homeless services? Prove you get results
For the first time in more than a decade, the City of Seattle will bid a large chunk of its homelessness services contracts. This marks a shift in the...
-
Washington state struggled to bring health insurance to these rural counties
Residents in every Washington county will have at least one insurance option through the state health exchange next year. Just a couple of weeks ago,...
-
'Tax me': Public hearing shows strong support for proposed income tax
Supporters of a proposed high-earners income tax packed Seattle city hall Wednesday night for a public hearing. “Tax the Rich” was the message that was...
-
Washington congressman proposes bill to counter 'Russian aggression'
Washington Rep. Adam Smith (D) has unveiled a bill aimed at deterring Russian aggression against the U.S. and its allies. The bill would pressure the...
-
This is what Seattle's income tax might look like
Seattle City Council members have released details of a proposed income tax on high-income residents. The proposed legislation, released Monday, would...