Governing

Northwest GOP candidates hope to ride tough-on-crime message for success in November

Wallingford is "historic." What's next?

Wallingford is historic. That’s according to the state’s Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. Now, the neighborhood is seeking federal recognition from the National Park Service. Many 20th century architecture buffs in the neighborhood are thrilled with the news. But some worry the designation might be used to slow housing growth in the area. KUOW’s Joshua McNichols has been following this and is here to tell us what comes next for Seattle’s newest historic district.

Tribal representation in the Washington State Legislature could quadruple this November

Currently there is just one Native American member serving in Washington state legislature, Debra Lekanoff, a member of a Tlingit tribe in Southeast Alaska, whose Indian name is “Xixch’I See.” But after the elections on Nov. 8, Lekanoff might not be the only Native voice in the statehouse.

Washington is ripe for solar energy development. But where should it go?

Central and Eastern Washington are the sunniest areas of the state, with several large solar farms already in place. But as the energy grid overgoes a

Can WA build a new airport and meet its climate goals?

A state-appointed commission recently proposed expanding service at Paine Field in Everett and adding a new new airport at one of three sites in Pierce and Thurston counties. But critics say the state's airport plans contradict its goal to lower emissions.

Struggling customers' water, power would stay on during heat waves under new proposal

That's when a fan or air conditioner can be the difference between life and death.

Most sidewalks in WA are not accessible

A report by the Seattle Times looked at the infrastructure of 30 Washington State jurisdictions. In all of those cities and counties, less than half of the roads and sidewalks complied with ADA standards.

Is Washington Protecting Outdoor Workers?

Washington’s dealt with historic heat these past two summers. So, the state’s enacted some new protections for people who work outside in the summer, in jobs like agriculture and construction. This work can be dangerous during extreme heat, but many workers are reluctant to report violations. KUOW's Eilis O'Neill will tell us why.