Governing

Seattle Aquarium can borrow money to complete waterfront addition

The Seattle Aquarium is building a new Ocean Pavilion on the waterfront. But it doesn’t have all the money yet to finish construction. On Tuesday, the city council gave it permission to take out private "bridge loan" for $67 million.

Cyclists bring lawsuit over injuries on the Burke-Gilman's "missing link"

The Burke Gilman’s missing link has been a consistent problem for cyclists and the city of Seattle alike. The missing link is a stretch of road bikers are pushed onto because of a gap in the protected bike route on The Burke Gilman Trail. This gap pushes riders into regular traffic and includes a tricky railroad crossing that can catch riders' tires and cause an accident.

As votes continue to be counted, Seattle City Council races take shape

We’ll soon know who will be competing for seven Seattle City Council seats in the November General Election. Forty-five candidates ran in Tuesday's primary but only the top two vote-getters, a total of 14 people, will move on.

A first look at King County primary results

Early results are in, and so far all three incumbents running for Seattle city council appear likely to move on to the general election. KUOW editor Cat Smith breaks down what we know so far from the King County primary results.

Public transit is now free for King County youth. But what happens when you turn 19?

Last fall, King County Metro and many other Washington transit agencies made fares free for youth 18 and under. Fabian Hernandez-Angel is one of the young people who uses this program to get to and from school. But he’s turning 19 soon, meaning he’ll no longer be eligible for the program. RadioActive's Colin Yuen has more.

Does Seattle’s tree protection ordinance protect developers more than trees?

Yakima Valley residents may get a reset on their legislative district lines

Washington’s 15th Legislative District stretches through five counties in the south-central part of the state — including Yakima and the Tri Cities — and pretty much no one thinks its borders have been mapped correctly. After numerous legal challenges, those lines could very well change ahead of the 2024 election season.

Washington state enacts new rules to protect outdoor workers from extreme heat

A set of new and permanent rules aimed at protecting outdoor workers from the scorching heat took effect Monday.