Why is a convicted sex offender with false credentials running a King County-funded youth program? As Saleem Robinson tells it, he used to run the streets of Chicago. Now he runs a nonprofit in Seattle for vulnerable young people.
Seattle's top political moments in 2021: Elections, pandemic response, and more Political junkies in Seattle had a lot to binge on in 2021.
Will Seattle voters choose 'back to basics' candidates or stick with 'activists'? The big day is near, and time is running out for voters to turn in their ballots. (Have you turned yours in, by the way? You should take care of that.)
'We cannot promise every employee an accommodation' Even if your request for an exemption is approved, you are still at risk for losing your job.
Vaccine exempt Seattle staff may not have 'same job' or 'same rate of pay' As Seattle city officials plan the next step to getting Covid jabs in the arms of those who want them, the city is also grappling with those who do not. The city will open Covid-19 vaccination sites soon to get ahead of an expected run on doses in the coming months.
‘That’s their individual choice’: Seattle mayor on officers who defy vaccine mandate Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan says she's hopeful those unvaccinated Seattle police officers will come around. And if they don't: "That's their individual choice."
With evictions on pause until 2022, Seattle renters hope to access federal help Kim Malcolm talks with Edmund Witter, managing attorney with the Housing Justice Project, which gives free legal help to renters facing eviction in King County.
Why this Seattle business owner is 'ecstatic' about King County's new vaccine rule If you've been to a bar or restaurant or you've seen a live show indoors recently, you may have been asked to prove you're vaccinated against Covid-19. In October, count on it.
'If you believe conspiracy theories about vaccines' this week in politics is for you The City of Seattle, King County and Washington state have issued Covid-19 vaccination mandates for public employees to get vaccinated or face possible termination. Many people affected are complying, but not everyone. And that means things could get awkward.