Bill to allow more housing near bus stops and rail stations progresses in Olympia It may be easier for Washington State residents to find an affordable home within walking distance of good transit in the future. A “transit-oriented development” bill has made it halfway through the legislature, on its long path to becoming law. Joshua McNichols
Washington family torn apart after father arrested outside of church and deported As immigration enforcement ramps up, families like these — built over decades — are being confronted with hard choices after federal law enforcement takes members of their family away. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Sen. Murray calls Trump administration proposal to cut 80,000 VA jobs 'flat-out immoral' U.S. Senator Patty Murray, a senior member and former Chair of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, called the Trump administration’s plan a breach of the commitment the country makes to take care of service members. Noel Gasca
Federal judge in Seattle questions Trump's move to block refugees A federal judge in Seattle is questioning the U.S. government’s compliance with a court order to restart the refugee resettlement program. Eilís O'Neill
Several federal buildings in WA deemed non-essential could be sold A federal agency that oversees government operations has published a list of over 300 properties and facilities considered non-essential to government operations, including downtown Seattle's Henry M. Jackson Federal Building. Noel Gasca
NOAA firings in Seattle include orca-saving employee of the year Until Thursday afternoon, Hanna Miller focused on protecting whales from oil spills, ship strikes, and fishing gear. While on vacation in Hawaii, the federal biologist opened her work email on her personal phone to find she no longer had a job. John Ryan
Online bullying isn't new, but it's evolving UW professor Ryan Calo tells KUOW’s Kim Malcolm about the new powers behind the bully pulpit. Kim Malcolm
Are you a federal worker? We want to hear from you Reporters at KUOW Public Radio would like to hear from federal workers in Washington state — those who have been let go, and those still working. KUOW Staff
Seattle City Council, Port of Seattle clash over workforce housing proposal in SODO The latest chapter in a contentious political fight between the Seattle City Council and the Port of Seattle over rezoning a portion of the SODO neighborhood is shaping up. Noel Gasca
Wildfire experts in Washington state warn of fallout from Trump’s Forest Service cuts President Donald Trump has fired more than 3,400 employees at the U.S. Forest Service, raising questions about the capacity of the federal agency to coordinate firefighting efforts this summer. Patricia Murphy
