Midsummer Midterms

What Seattle's Voting On in the 2022 Primary

Now that we're not melting, we can focus on casting our ballots again.

08/02/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

News Wire

Washington Reacts to the Overturn of Roe v. Wade

Our national partisan divide is apparent at the state level, too.

06/24/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Power Players

100 of the Most Influential People in Seattle

Our full list of politicians, chefs, scientists, athletes, tech titans, and other local leaders who shape the most vital components of our city.

12/09/2021 By Angela Cabotaje, Benjamin Cassidy, Sophie Grossman, Zoe Sayler, Allecia Vermillion, and Allison Williams

Power Players

The Most Influential People in Seattle Politics

Politicians, consultants, and other local leaders who make and shape our laws.

12/09/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

The Other WA

Washington's Congressional Delegation Is a Big Deal Right Now

The women, specifically, are becoming national names.

01/14/2021 By Allison Williams

News Wire

How Washington State Politicians Reacted to the U.S. Capitol Invasion

A harrowing day prompted plenty of response from local pols.

01/07/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

2020 Election

These Washington Races Wrapped Up Early

Even as the national presidential outcome hangs in the balance, our state's initial results put a bow on some local campaigns.

11/04/2020 By Benjamin Cassidy

2020 Election

If Biden Wins, Which Local Politicians Might Join His Administration?

We said if!

10/29/2020 By Benjamin Cassidy

News Wire

Cyrus Habib and Other Local Politicians React to Drone Strike

TLDR: They're a bit concerned.

01/03/2020 By Benjamin Cassidy

That Washington

State of the Union Guests: Who Are Our Lawmakers Inviting?

Washington's Democratic congressional delegates are sending a message.

02/05/2019 By Hayat Norimine

Last Week In Politics

Pramila Jayapal: Amid Homelessness Crisis, It's Time for Real Shared Responsibility

The Seattle congresswoman says a head tax would get the city closer to an equitable solution.

05/11/2018 By Pramila Jayapal

Congress

Washington Leaders Respond to Trump's Withdrawal from the Iran Deal

U.S. senator Patty Murray said the deal "offers us the best path to safety and security."

05/08/2018 By Hayat Norimine

The Women's Issue

Our Voice of Resistance in DC: Pramila Jayapal

Jayapal promised to be a voice for people of color. So far she’s delivered.

01/31/2018 By Hayat Norimine

That Washington

Jayapal on the State of the Union: We're the Reason It's Strong

The congresswoman boycotted President Trump's speech to attend the State of Our Union at the National Press Club instead.

01/30/2018 By Hayat Norimine

News Roundup

Jayapal Will Boycott Trump's State of the Union

Seattle's congressional representative boycotted Trump's inauguration last year.

01/16/2018 By Hayat Norimine

That Washington

Seattle's Congresswomen Are Pretty Happy About Roy Moore's Loss

Alabama "loudly rejected one of the most troubling and unfit candidates for Senate that I can recall," U.S. Senator Patty Murray said.

12/13/2017 By Hayat Norimine

News Roundup

Watch Pramila Jayapal Interrogate Jeff Sessions

Jayapal on Tuesday asked Sessions questions on whether he would accept a defense of "lack of recall" as a prosecutor.

11/15/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Seattle Met

Pramila Jayapal

What Seattle's Voting On in the 2022 Primary

Washington Reacts to the Overturn of Roe v. Wade

100 of the Most Influential People in Seattle

The Most Influential People in Seattle Politics

Washington's Congressional Delegation Is a Big Deal Right Now

How Washington State Politicians Reacted to the U.S. Capitol Invasion

These Washington Races Wrapped Up Early

If Biden Wins, Which Local Politicians Might Join His Administration?

Cyrus Habib and Other Local Politicians React to Drone Strike

State of the Union Guests: Who Are Our Lawmakers Inviting?

Top 10 Stories: Seattle's Streetcar, the Showbox, and the Mariners

Pramila Jayapal: Amid Homelessness Crisis, It's Time for Real Shared Responsibility

Washington Leaders Respond to Trump's Withdrawal from the Iran Deal

Our Voice of Resistance in DC: Pramila Jayapal

Jayapal on the State of the Union: We're the Reason It's Strong

Top Stories: Government Shutdown, Seattle Women's March, and Statutes of Limitation

Jayapal Will Boycott Trump's State of the Union

Seattle's Congresswomen Are Pretty Happy About Roy Moore's Loss

Top Stories: Seattle City Light CEO's Resignation, KeyArena Renovations, and Al Franken

Watch Pramila Jayapal Interrogate Jeff Sessions