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‘This is the worst.’ Seattle parents, students react to school closure plans

Seattle Public Schools officials are trying to ease concerns about proposals to close four elementary schools. But it's a tough sell.

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Seattle's capital gains tax appears unlikely to pass

Washington State voters showed broad support for the State’s Capital Gains tax this November. But the idea for a much smaller city version in Seattle is struggling to stay alive. A crucial vote is scheduled for Thursday.

Advocating for WA Immigrants Under Trump

King County Exec Dow Constantine won’t run again. Race to succeed him begins

After four terms in office, King County Executive Dow Constantine has announced he will not seek reelection next year. Already two members of the King County Council are possible contenders for his job.

Post-election, the debate over natural gas access is far from over

How a Trump presidency could impact housing

As strike ends, layoffs begin at Boeing

Boeing began notifying employees of layoffs Wednesday as it seeks to reduce its roughly 170,000-strong workforce by 10%.

Seattle area immigration advocates take stock for second Trump administration

Immigration advocates in King County have been preparing for months for a potential legal fight with the federal government. A second Trump administration is set to take control of the White House in January, and with it comes promises of far-reaching changes to immigration policy.

Court weighs death penalty two years after University of Idaho murders

Wednesday marks two years since four University of Idaho students were murdered in their off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho.

Big tech sees an upside in Trump 2.0

If free trade isn't free, what's next for Washington's economy?