Politics Washington voters approved a natural gas initiative. Lawsuit wants to blow it up Activists say the initiative misled voters. Backers say this lawsuit subverts the voters' will. Scott Greenstone
Politics Secret payments to King County employee could become issue in race for county’s top job Whistleblower allegations of a kickback scheme involving a King County employee could prompt questions in the upcoming race for King County Executive. Amy Radil Ann Dornfeld
Government Homeless encampments are on the decline, Seattle officials say. But where do those people land? Seattle Times reporter Anna Patrick has been exploring the reality people in the Seattle area experiencing homelessness face when they want shelter. Kim Malcolm John O'Brien
Seattle offers places to shelter during cold nights ahead With low temperatures hovering near freezing in the Seattle area for the first half of this week, King County is extending operations of its emergency overnight shelters until Wednesday morning. KUOW Staff
Government Girmay Zahilay enters King County executive race saying he represents ‘next generation’ King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay announced his plans to run for King County executive Monday, making him the third major candidate in recent weeks to apply for the job of running Washington's most populous county. Scott Greenstone
Western Washington windstorm victims may qualify for disaster and tax relief. Here's what to know King County officials are asking anyone who suffered property damage during last week’s powerful windstorm to report their losses and associated costs to the county. The county hopes to use that information to help secure federal disaster assistance from FEMA. KUOW Staff
2 killed, hundreds of thousands without power in Western Washington amid pacific bomb cyclone winds At least two people are dead and hundreds of thousands are without power after winds produced by a bomb cyclone tore through Western Washington Tuesday night, with gusts topping 70 miles per hour. KUOW Staff
Arts & Life Moratorium remains for wine-tasting rooms in rural King County. Could it be the final pour? The King County Council is considering changes to its Adult Beverage Ordinance. The proposal comes after the state Supreme Court found the 2019 ordinance, which allows wine tasting rooms on farmlands, violates state law. Ruby de Luna
Politics Here's who's running for King County executive (so far) So far, two Democratic elected leaders have stepped up to run the second-largest county on the West Coast — Eastside County Councilmember Claudia Balducci and County Assessor John Arthur Wilson. Scott Greenstone
Politics 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. Amy Radil
