The river runs alarmingly low in North Bend It’s been raining this July, but much of Washington is still in a drought, because of our hot, dry spring and early summer. Just 30 minutes outside Seattle, in the town of North Bend, most development is on hold till an issue of water is resolved. Eilís O'Neill
Former Seattle Council member forms group opposing incumbents The group's endorsements match the Chamber of Commerce. They are also funding mailers to oppose Lisa Herbold, Kshama Sawant and Zachary DeWolf. Amy Radil
Homelessness top of mind for Seattle voters as ballots start dropping Seattle voters are having to choose from a crowded field of City Council candidates. But one issue seems to be top of mind for many – homelessness. Kate Walters
Seattle turns out for presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg The Showbox was bouncing with energy as presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg prepared to speak at the Seattle nightclub. Casey Martin
Seattle council votes to protect soda tax money, but the fight's not over Budget battles don't usually start until September, but Monday, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan says she will veto a bill that protects the city’s soda tax from being redirected. Ruby de Luna
Seattle's 24-hour marathon to read the Mueller Report A 24-hour marathon to read the Mueller Report Casey Martin
Complaint says King County Executive Dow Constantine steered contract toward his friend, political supporter Kim Malcolm talks with Seattle Times reporter Sydney Brownstone about a whistleblower complaint involving King County Executive Dow Constantine Kim Malcolm
Impeach Trump, says WA Rep. Rick Larsen. And not because of the racist tweets “I’ve reached my limit.” Casey Martin
How social media ate news media’s lunch, and what to do about it It’s a brave new world for news media. The advertising revenue that kept newspapers afloat has dwindled. Reporters are being laid off. John O'Brien
Seattle's democracy vouchers upheld by state Supreme Court, could head to SCOTUS Washington State's Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the program after lawsuits from a pair of property owners. Paige Browning