Seattle lays out plan to uphold treaties and consider Indigenous concerns Tribal leaders says they are optimistic about a new report breaking down commitments from the City of Seattle to work with Native groups and respect Native rights. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Seattle becomes first in U.S. to protect gig workers from sudden 'deactivation' On Tuesday, Seattle’s city council passed legisation that would protect gig workers from being suddenly kicked off apps like Instacart or DoorDash. It’s the first gig worker protection measure of its kind in the entire country. David Hyde
Tammy Morales sticks with defund police message, leads in South Seattle council race Natalie Akane Newcomb
Election results: 2023 primary in Seattle and King County These are the primary election results from August 1, 2023 for Seattle and King County. Isolde Raftery
King County on pace to reach 35% turnout in Aug. 1 primary Election officials expect just about one in three registered King County voters to cast ballots in today's primary. Katie Campbell
Can mayor's proposal mend rift between Seattle and Washington's drug laws? Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has a new proposal that not only aims to establish an illegal drug-use law, it endeavors to gain the City Council's approval. Dyer Oxley
Would rent control slow new housing construction if it passes in Seattle? Seattle’s city council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a new rent control law. The city’s proposal would not exempt new construction, just like a similar but controversial one voters passed a couple years ago in Minnesota. David Hyde
