Seattle Police blows overtime budget: manual schedules part of the problem Seattle city leaders say the Seattle Police Department has an overtime problem. In 2015 the department blew past its overtime budget by $9 million (over... Paige Browning
Washington Democrats may ditch precinct caucuses Washington Democrats complained about problems with the presidential caucuses this year and the state party listened. The party has long used precinct... Paige Browning
Seattle considers forcing developers to build affordable housing, or pay The city wants residential developers to help build affordable housing. It’s going to ask them to set aside some of their apartments for low income... Joshua McNichols
'It's a trust issue': New watchdog appointed for King County Sheriff Bill Radke talks with Deborah Jacobs about her vision for her new roles as King County Sheriff's watchdog. This week, Jacobs was appointed as director... Andy Hurst
This week we're wondering if we can all get along Early Sunday morning a man walked into a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida and massacred 49 people and injured 53 others. It's a tragedy that has raised... Bill Radke
Sen. Patty Murray: Why I joined the guns filibuster Bill Radke speaks with U.S. Senator Patty Murray about her role in a filibuster that lasted nearly 15 hours over Wednesday and early Thursday. U.S.... Kate OConnell
Airbnb hosts: Proposed Seattle rule is 'one size fits none' People that run Airbnb-style rentals in Seattle say proposed city rules are too narrow. Opponents of the rule shared their concerns at a City Council... Paige Browning
This week we're prepping for the Big One Seattle Mayor Ed Murray has a reputation for being a hothead. How should we react to his controversial behavior with city council members? Also this... Bill Radke
Close the schools? Washington education chief says 'final remedy' might get Legislature to act Close down public schools in Washington. State education chief Randy Dorn says that drastic action might be needed to force the Legislature to find... Andy Hurst
Seattle Police have fancy plans for North Precinct. Critics raise an eyebrow An expensive bunker for police. That’s the view of nearly a dozen people who criticized plans for Seattle’s new North Precinct building at a Seattle... Amy Radil