Liquor is everywhere now in Washington, so why aren't we drinking more? You may want to think twice before you start a business making whiskey in Washington state. That’s because Washington’s liquor taxes are the highest in... David Hyde
How misleading Facebook ads played out in a Seattle election KUOW's Kim Malcolm talks with The Stranger associate editor Eli Sanders about how micro-targeting of Facebook ads has been used in Seattle elections.... Kim Malcolm
Should Seattle lawmakers be able to vote on issues they have a financial stake in? The Seattle City Council introduced a proposal Tuesday that would allow them to vote on issues in which they have a financial interest, as long as they... Paige Browning
King County Council to 4Culture: We're taking the reins The King County Council has voted 6-3 to exert more over control over 4Culture, the public development authority that funds arts, culture and heritage... Marcie Sillman
Landlords jacking up your rent? This bill would make them pay you New protections may be on the way for Seattleites who can no longer afford rent. Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant says she'll introduce a bill... Kim Malcolm
Students pour out of class to say they’re fed up with gun violence They wrote it in marker on poster boards; they turned it into a trending hashtag; they spelled it with their bodies across football fields: “Enough.” KUOW Staff
Trump Administration backs away from push for drilling off Northwest coast The Trump administration said Tuesday it would not push for oil and gas drilling off the Northwest coast. Local protesters and politicians have been... John Ryan
Feeling overtaxed? Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan wants to cut the city's budget Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan said she plans to ask city departments to trim their budgets for next year. She told KUOW's The Record that she'll ask for... Derek Wang
Premera receives federal tax windfall, commits to investing in rural health What to do with millions of dollars in refunds: That's the question in front of Premera Blue Cross, which is receiving $390 million in tax refunds... Paige Browning
After our debate, the crowd was split on whether Amazon’s a good thing for Seattle Explain this: while half the people at KUOW's Amazon debate Wednesday came to the conclusion that the company is not good for Seattle, three-quarters of... Amy Radil
