City council member Sally Bagshaw says we should invest in organizations that provide shelter, not a permanent homeless encampment.

Conservative blog Redcounty.com asks why WorkSource, a public/private venture, is actively supporting US Sen. Patty Murray's campaign.

KING-5 reports that a new poll shows Republican  challenger John Koster beating incumbent Congressman Rick Larsen (D-2) 50 to 46.

The Seattle Times' Mike Lindblom reports that Sound Transit will start running single-car trains on nights and weekends to save money.