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Serial rapists targeted women on Aurora. This woman got justice

In June 2017, Robin Curtis lived in a tent one block away from busy Aurora Avenue in Seattle.
By
Kate Walters

Dec 13, 2019 at 5:30 pm
KUOW Newsroom

Federal judge rules in favor of Seattle in immigration case

Monday a federal judge ruled in favor of the City of Seattle’s legal challenge against an immigration policy change. The proposed change would have made it harder for green card holders to qualify for fee waivers when they applied for citizenship.
By
Esmy Jimenez

Dec 10, 2019 at 8:09 am
KUOW Newsroom

Washington state revamps police deadly force investigations

New rules are coming for independent investigations when police use deadly force in Washington. They require more power for civilians, and more help for families of the slain person.
By
Amy Radil

Dec 04, 2019 at 5:14 pm
KUOW Newsroom

Seattle Children’s ‘engaged in a cover-up' after mold infections, lawsuit claims

Seattle Children's hospital is facing lawsuits over mold-related deaths and infections.
By
Kate Walters

Dec 02, 2019 at 6:58 pm
KUOW Newsroom

Sellers fight back against Amazon counterfeits

In the battle against counterfeiters, Felco is taking matters into its own hands, even as Amazon shows increasing resolve to tackle the problem.
By
Joshua McNichols

Dec 02, 2019 at 4:04 am
Morning Edition

1st Supreme Court Gun-Rights Battle In 10 Years May Transform Legal Landscape

With Justice Brett Kavanaugh replacing Anthony Kennedy, a clear conservative majority could make regulating guns very difficult.
By
Nina Totenberg

Dec 02, 2019 at 2:13 am NPR
KUOW Newsroom

'I feel like I'm the bad guy.' Seattle landlords grudgingly comply with new tenant law

The Washington Supreme Court has upheld Seattle’s “first-in-time” housing law. It requires landlords to accept the first qualified tenant who applies. Opponents say they will appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court. But in the meantime, the law is in effect and landlords say they’re trying to comply.
By
Amy Radil

Nov 23, 2019 at 4:30 pm KUOW-FM
KUOW Newsroom

After WTO: Seattle police navigate May Days, political brawls and blocked streets.

The fallout from Seattle’s WTO protests in 1999 became a case study in what NOT to do for police departments nationwide. SPD officials say they've also drawn lessons from those events.
By
Amy Radil

Nov 21, 2019 at 12:50 pm
KUOW Newsroom

Fate of DACA program could be decided Tuesday by Supreme Court

In Washington state, there’s over 16,000 DACA recipients — or so called ‘Dreamers’ -- with temporary immigration status to live and work in the country. And they’re watching the U.S. Supreme Court case Tuesday very closely. The decision could decide the fate of the DACA program.
By
Esmy Jimenez

Nov 12, 2019 at 8:18 am
KUOW Newsroom

King County joins lawsuit to fight car tabs initiative

Seattle is joining King County in a lawsuit against Initiative 976. The initiative would lower car tab fees, but officials say it will also cut local transportation budgets.
By
Casey Martin

Nov 08, 2019 at 8:15 am

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