2021 Election

The Defund Debate Finally Took Center Stage in Seattle’s Mayoral Race

M. Lorena González and Bruce Harrell sparred over their positions on policing just before Election Day.

11/01/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

BLM

Where to Protest for Black Lives in Seattle June 25–30

Marches and rallies continue across the city.

06/25/2020 By Marisa Comeau-Kerege

#MeToo

Advocates Push Again for a Bill to Remove the Deadline to Prosecute for Rape

The bill would allow rape survivors to pursue criminal charges regardless of the time passed since the crime. Earlier this year, it died in the Senate.

12/11/2018 By Hayat Norimine

News Roundup

Top Stories: Mayor’s Budget, GOP Tax Bill, Sanctuary Status

Your weekly dose of top political stories.

11/17/2017 By Araz Hachadourian

City Hall

Seattle Police Discuss Uptick in Gun Violence After Alki Shooting

The briefing to council members was scheduled the morning after a 23-year-old man was fatally shot at Alki Beach.

05/25/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Feature

While in Custody: The Fight to Stop Jail Deaths in Washington State

When an inmate dies in Washington state, the question of who is to blame often goes unaddressed. Meet the families, and their lawyers, who want answers.

03/20/2017 By Ciara O'Rourke Photography by Mike Kane

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Catch an Exclusive Screening of "Arresting Power"

Today's picks for civic nerds

05/19/2015 By Atoosa Moinzadeh

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: 'Having It All' Examines the Complications of Parenting

Today's picks for civic nerds

05/18/2015 By Atoosa Moinzadeh

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: 'Princess Angeline' and the Struggle of Tribal Recognition

Today's picks for civic nerds

05/15/2015 By Atoosa Moinzadeh

On Other Blogs

Burgess: What I Want to See in McGinn's Budget

Tim Burgess: What I'm looking for in Mayor Mike McGinn's budget speech on Monday.

09/22/2011 By Erica C. Barnett