Seattle

'Beauty and the chief.' How a secret romance ended former Seattle Police Chief Diaz's career

Chief Adrian Diaz, wearing a black cowboy hat, beamed from atop a blue roan horse named Blucher. He was at the Seattle police barn, being interviewed by a TV journalist.

Business

Starbucks workers strike in Seattle, LA, and Chicago as negotiations stall

Unionized Starbucks workers in Seattle, Los Angeles, and Chicago hit the picket lines Friday. It’s the start of a five-day strike aimed at disrupting Starbucks during the busy days leading up to Christmas, when many customers stop by for seasonal drinks.

Crime

Fatal stabbing of King County Metro bus driver highlights Seattle transit safety concerns

The stabbing death of 59-year-old Shawn Yim on Wednesday marks the first killing of a King County Metro bus driver on the job in 26 years. Bus operator union leaders say the stabbing is part of a larger pattern of violence toward transit drivers and passengers.

Politics

Sara Nelson defends Seattle City Council against 'toxic' characterization

Politics

Washington voters approved a natural gas initiative. Lawsuit wants to blow it up

Activists say the initiative misled voters. Backers say this lawsuit subverts the voters' will.

Politics

Washington voters agree — tax the wealthy

The election dust has settled in Washington state and for the first time in over a decade residents have overwhelmingly voted in favor of taxing the wealthy.