Off the Charts: Did Seattle defund the police? In 2020, protests following the police murder of George Floyd started a movement to defund police departments across the U.S. – including Seattle. Four years later, what, if anything, has changed? Teo Popescu
Virginia lawmakers have voted to raise the marriage age to 18. Most states haven't The bill awaits action by the governor and would bar minors from getting married — something activists say leads to abuses. Jahd Khalil
DOJ takes a stand against war crimes in Ukraine. In Gaza war, it's been nearly silent The Justice Department has taken an active — and public — stand against alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine. But it's been nearly silent on possible war crimes in the Israel-Hamas war. Ryan Lucas
Wednesday Evening Headlines City hall workers told to return to the office, Amazon announces more layoffs, and two Seattle radio stations flip to country music. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Paige Browning
Back to work! Seattle City Council staff ordered to return in person 4 days a week Workers who support the Seattle City Council will soon be required to return to the office four out of five days per week. Monica Nickelsburg
Israel's raid on Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital foreshadows risks of Rafah assault The aftermath of Israel's raid on Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital and airstrike on foreign workers shows the risks of an even wider assault on Rafah, where most Palestinians are now sheltering. Aya Batrawy
Biden met with a small group of Muslims yesterday. This doctor walked out The relationship between the White House and Arab-Americans and Muslims is fraught because of President Biden's support for Israel's war in Gaza, Asma Khalid
The Seattle City Council wants cheaper food delivery You may have noticed your Doordash order got even more expensive. The Seattle City Council says it’s working on it. A minimum wage law for gig workers went into effect in January, and this more business-friendly council is already reconsidering. Seattle Times City Hall Reporter David Kroman is here to talk about it. Vaughan Jones
Tuesday Evening Headlines City breaks ground on East Marginal Way improvements, costs soar to keep people in WA prisons, and Seattle cops would get big raises under proposed contract. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Paige Browning
As polls close in Wisconsin's presidential primaries, here's what's motivating voters As voting closes in Wisconsin's primaries, voters are already looking to November. Four years ago, Biden beat out Trump by about 20,000 votes. The race will likely be decided again around the margins. Maayan Silver