Politics Fewer staff, longer reviews? Seattle Mayor Harrell proposes cuts to city's construction department Seattle’s Department of Construction and Inspections would lose about 30 positions under Mayor Bruce Harrell’s proposed budget, which would reduce general fund support for the department by $2.9 million in 2025 and $2.5 million in 2026. Ann Dornfeld
Politics Washington Republicans face a tough path to the governor’s office. Here’s why The past two open races for governor in Washington have been incredibly close. But the Washington State Republican Party's uphill climb to break Democrats’ 40-year grip on the governor’s office has not gotten any easier. Jeanie Lindsay
Politics Washington’s Supreme Court will have its first truly open election in 12 years This November will be the first time in 12 years voters will decide on a truly "open" Supreme Court seat, with no incumbent running. Scott Greenstone
Government Washington state first responders travel east to aid hurricane survivors Following Hurricane Helene and in anticipation of Hurricane Milton, a team of about 80 Washington state first responders has traveled east to help with recovery efforts. Diana Opong
Race & Identity Why Washington tribes are fighting effort to gut the state's Climate Commitment Act A majority of Washington Tribes have come out against Initiative 2117, which would repeal the state’s Climate Commitment Act if approved by voters on the November general election ballot. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Government Budgets in Washington state tighten as population growth slows It's budget season in Washington state, and lawmakers are looking at cuts. Scott Greenstone
Food How's your favorite food cart's hygiene? New King County rules aim to make that transparent Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Government Dan Evans, three-term Washington governor, dies at age 98 Daniel J. Evans, former governor of Washington, passed away Friday at the age of 98. Feliks Banel KUOW Staff
Government How rich Seattleites can lease public land through a program meant to protect it The city program to manage public shoreline street ends is funded with the fees that industrial interests and wealthy Seattleites pay to encroach on them. Katie Campbell
Elections As election day nears, climate repeal turns up the heat on WA’s transportation budget crisis Jeanie Lindsay
