Washington voters agree — tax the wealthy The election dust has settled in Washington state and for the first time in over a decade residents have overwhelmingly voted in favor of taxing the wealthy. Teo Popescu
Ruling by a conservative Supreme Court could help blue states resist Trump policies A major U.S. Supreme Court decision this summer was hailed as a conservative court’s broadside against a Democratic administration, giving red states more backing to delay or overturn policies they don’t like, such as transgender protections and clean energy goals. Tim Henderson / Stateline
Is the Seattle City Council 'toxic' for progressives? Newly elected Alexis Mercedes Rinck is about to find out Young progressives may be excited to welcome newly elected Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck. But voters in the Chinatown-International District are worried about what a lack of Asian representation on the Council will mean for their community. Katie Campbell Play AudioListen 4 mins
Why a Washington state lawmaker is suing the nonprofit she created State Rep. Tarra Simmons is suing the nonprofit she created, Civil Survival Project, alleging the organization discriminated against her and violated the terms of her employment contract before firing her over the summer. Jeanie Lindsay
Sara Nelson defends Seattle City Council against 'toxic' characterization Libby Denkmann Katie Campbell Noel Gasca
'Beauty and the chief.' How a secret romance ended former Seattle Police Chief Diaz's career It began with a rumor that former police chief Adrian Diaz had a paramour, which he dismissed as tawdry gossip, a conspiracy ginned up by his detractors. Isolde Raftery Ashley Hiruko
'I was very concerned.' U.S. Rep. Adam Smith reflects on Biden's 2024 presidential campaign Dyer Oxley
Don't defend the status quo, exiting Congressmember Kilmer says “This was a change election,” Congressmember Derek Kilmer told KUOW's Soundside. “People were unhappy. Candidly, I don’t think we should be defenders of the status quo." Libby Denkmann KUOW Staff
More Canada crude is coming, but trade war could hamper flow Western Washington refineries brought in more oil by tanker from Canada after an expanded export terminal opened in May near Vancouver. Tom Banse/Salish Current
Who could fill former Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales' seat? Here are some names The City Council now has a short list of candidates to fill its vacant seat for 2025. KUOW Staff
