Government To address overcrowding, WA plans new juvenile corrections facility at a state prison Washington officials are opening a new juvenile corrections facility at a state prison in Aberdeen, marking their latest attempt to address overcrowding issues. Jeanie Lindsay
Government ‘A perfect storm’: Inside Washington’s massive budget gap Washington lawmakers are preparing to tackle a multibillion dollar gap in the state budget over the next several years. Jeanie Lindsay
Government How the Seattle City Council plans to patch a budget hole with JumpStart revenue Seattle will use money originally earmarked for affordable housing to plug a $250 million hole in the city’s budget. Joshua McNichols
Politics Bob Ferguson, chess master and Washington's next governor, preps for Trump rematch Scott Greenstone
Government 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 likely to occur next week. Joshua McNichols
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
Government Seattle could get its own baby capital gains tax On Tuesday, Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore plans to present the city council with a new idea: A 2% capital gains tax. It’s a baby version of the 7% capital gains tax voters just upheld for Washington State. Joshua McNichols
Government 'Untruthful information' cited as reason former Seattle Police Chief Diaz placed on leave, sources say Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz was placed on leave after police watchdogs opened an investigation into allegations that Diaz lied during a separate investigation, several sources confirmed to KUOW on Wednesday. Ashley Hiruko
Politics Fewer staff, longer reviews? Seattle Mayor Harrell proposes cuts to city's construction department Seattle’s Department of Construction and Inspections would lose about 30 positions under Mayor Bruce Harrell’s proposed budget, which would reduce general fund support for the department by $2.9 million in 2025 and $2.5 million in 2026. Ann Dornfeld
Government 5 creative ideas cities use to revive their downtowns. Could they work in Seattle? Seattle’s leaders have been trying to boost economic activity in the city’s downtown core. Here's what other cities have tried. Joshua McNichols
