King County
With King County’s finances already stretched thin, Constantine’s budget largely maintains current services while making investments in transit, law enforcement, and juvenile justice reform.
Unanimous decision
All nine justices found the use of capital punishment in Washington state unconstitutional and racially biased.
Three cities could get money to link low-level drug offenders to services and keep them out of jail.
King County
With King County’s finances already stretched thin, Constantine’s budget largely maintains current services while making investments in transit, law enforcement, and juvenile justice reform.
Gun laws
A Bellevue-based gun rights group has already vowed legal action in response.
Special report
King County courts use money bail to incarcerate defendants before trial. Should the system be reformed?
2018 Election
Democratic socialist Sarah Smith seeks ‘bold new progressive vision’ in bid to replace incumbent Adam Smith.
Lodging tax
A council committee voted to advance a last-minute “compromise” plan to fund stadium maintenance.
2018 Election
Former public defender Daron Morris slams incumbent Dan Satterberg for the use of bail in the county justice system.
Seattle and King County’s joint task force to address the crisis still only has vague strategies.
2018 Primary Election
The 9th Congressional District — spanning from Southeast Seattle and Bellevue down to Federal Way and Tacoma — is a reliably safe Democratic district that… Continue reading
2018 Primary Election
Republican Dino Rossi and Democrat Kim Schrier are the top two finishers in the Aug. 7 primary race for U.S. Representative in Washington’s 8th Congressional… Continue reading
Law Enforcement
As community criticism of the project mounts, King County tries to take a middle road.
Transportation
With an overhaul set by 2040, a new report shows the economic and health benefits of going electric.
Election 2018
District covers Mercer Island and portions of Bellevue, Renton and Issaquah.
Gun Control
Gun rights groups have threatened legal action over the measure.
Law Enforcement
An outside review says that allegations of excessive force and racially-biased policing weren’t pursued.
