Politics Bob Ferguson's campaign funds under fire from rival Democrat in governor's race Attorney General Bob Ferguson has raised a lot of money over the years — but how he uses it in his run for governor is drawing complaints from Democrats running against him. Scott Greenstone
Government New police pursuit rules, 'parents bill of rights' become law in Washington Washington police can now pursue vehicles if officers suspect someone is committing a crime. And parents in the state have a new list of rules outlining their rights to access their children’s school records. Jeanie Lindsay
Elections Mainstream Republicans strike different tone than official state GOP at annual conference The Mainstream Republicans of Washington state have backed Dave Reichert for governor, a different candidate than the state's official Republican Party has endorsed. Jeanie Lindsay
Government 'This is how we get better.' Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell defends his decision to dismiss Police Chief Adrian Diaz Barely 24 after publicly announcing his decision to dismiss Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz, Mayor Bruce Harrell spoke to Soundside's Libby Denkmann about why that was the right move for a department plagued by lawsuits and accusations that it was a "good old boys' club." Libby Denkmann Jason Burrows Katie Campbell
Government Hoping to use the computer at a Seattle library? Think again The Seattle Public Library website is back up after a ransomware attack scuttled its computer systems this week, but most other services remain down. Ann Dornfeld
Government Capital gains tax receipts in Washington state tumble Washington state officials report $433 million in payments in April, down from $786 million in 2023. Lawmakers may need to address the decline. Washington State Standard
Government Who was the anonymous donor behind the controversial kid playground at Denny Blaine nude beach? Normally a new playground wouldn’t raise eyebrows, but Denny Blaine, which sits on the shores of Lake Washington, is a haven for nudists, who worried they could be charged with indecent exposure to a minor. Ashley Hiruko
Government King County Council raises minimum wage in unincorporated areas The King County Council approved a new hourly minimum wage of $20.29, close to the base pay in cities like Seattle and Renton. Casey Martin
Education UW pro-Palestinian activists take their demands to the university's Board of Regents After more than a week of rallies, chants, and a growing tent encampment, student protesters at the University of Washington spoke directly to the school’s Board of Regents on Thursday to emphasize their demands surrounding Israel's war in Gaza. Casey Martin Megan Farmer
