Seattle bans 'subminimum wages' for people with disabilities Paying low wages to people with disabilities is no longer allowed in Seattle. Seattle officials have eliminated what's known as the subminimum wage,... Paige Browning
Seattle wants new rules for Uber and Lyft. Here's what that could mean The Seattle City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday to consider regulating transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft. The city... Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst
Seattle parking may be getting better — or worse — depending on who you ask The Seattle City Council has approved a set of changes on where people can park in the city. The idea: make better use of the parking lots we have and... Paige Browning
'Lock it up.' That's just one way Seattle wants to curb gun violence Washington state law generally prohibits local governments from overstepping state gun regulations. But Seattle officials say there are still measures... Amy Radil
Seattle's soda tax is hella confusing (especially if you like Clamato juice) I don’t normally pick fights. But I had just gotten the last of four rabies shots at Bartell Drugs, and I was feeling punchy. And thirsty. I wanted a... Lisa Brooks
Should Seattle lawmakers be able to vote on issues they have a financial stake in? The Seattle City Council introduced a proposal Tuesday that would allow them to vote on issues in which they have a financial interest, as long as they... Paige Browning
Seattle needs a plan to help people who live in their vehicles Bill Radke talks to Seattle City Councilmember Mike O'Brien about a King County superior court ruling that says the city can not impound a vehicle if a... Bill Radke Amina Al-Sadi
Heard of rent bidding? Seattle officials worry it could drive up costs You've heard of the bidding wars for houses in the Seattle area, and now people are competitively bidding for rental apartments. Seattle lawmakers are... Paige Browning
‘Head tax’ isn’t dead yet in Seattle Seattle officials will once again try to pass an employee head tax on businesses. A similar idea failed in the city council last year, but council... Paige Browning
Six-month deadline to file workplace harassment claims could expand in Seattle Seattle's anti-discrimination laws allow people up to 180 days to file a complaint against their employer. That statute of limitations would increase... Paige Browning
