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Violent crime is on the decline in Washington state and nationwide

Preliminary data suggest that rates for violent and property crimes in Washington state fell in 2025, continuing the decline that began two years ago. That was the big takeaway in a briefing for state lawmakers Thursday.
- Amy Radil
City of SeaTac recenters around Angle Lake light rail station

SeaTac's old city hall sits near a freeway onramp. It's hard to reach if you don't drive. Officials say the building is crumbling anyway. So, they're starting over in a better spot.
- Joshua McNichols
Thousands of Washington state Medicare users could soon have claims denied by AI

Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny.
- Stephen Howie
What's in Seattle's budget? Mapping the $8.9 billion spending plan Mayor Harrell leaves for Wilson

The Seattle City Council last week approved Mayor Bruce Harrell’s $9 billion dollar budget for 2026. That means when Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson takes office in January, she and the new City Council will inherit those funding choices. Here’s what to know in the meantime — explained in pizza terms.
- Teo Popescu
Sworn in early, Exec Zahilay is ready to shake up King County

Surrounded by kids from the audience and holding his baby daughter, Girmay Zahilay was sworn in Tuesday as the 10th King County executive and the youngest ever to hold the position.
- Scott Greenstone
UW sees fewer students from China, India after federal immigration restrictions

The University of Washington had a 9% decrease in students from China and India this fall, the home countries for about two-thirds of the university’s 7,900 international students.
- Ann Dornfeld
'No one saw us coming'. Wilson accepts mayoral win in Seattle

After a "bruising nine months" campaigning for Seattle mayor, Katie Wilson said "it's time to come together" as she officially accepted her mayoral win Thursday afternoon, hours after Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded.
- Dyer Oxley
Bruce Harrell concedes Seattle mayoral race to Katie Wilson

Standing in the vaulted lobby of Seattle City Hall Thursday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded the mayor’s race to his challenger Katie Wilson.
- Amy Radil
Katie Wilson poised to be Seattle's first Millennial mayor

Katie Wilson looks poised to become Seattle’s next mayor.
- Catharine Smith
‘It’s a coin flip.’ Experts say Seattle mayor’s race still too close to call

Activist Katie Wilson continues to gain on incumbent Bruce Harrell in the closely watched race for Seattle mayor. As of Friday’s ballot count, Wilson was just 4,300 votes behind Harrell, narrowing his early lead. With about 45,000 ballots left to tally, independent analysts weren’t ready to call the race.
- Catharine Smith

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