Transit ad campaign gets $1.1M from construction industry Construction firms and other big businesses have pumped more than $2 million into the campaign to pass a Sound Transit ballot measure this fall. While... John Ryan
This environmentalist (grudgingly) sides with Trump on trade debate Last month in Everett, Donald Trump called the Trans-Pacific Partnership a “disaster.” Hillary Clinton opposes it, too. So what does the rise in anti... David Hyde
Bloomberg signs one big check and outspends NRA eightfold in WA New York billionaire Michael Bloomberg has waded a quarter-million dollars deeper into Washington state politics. Bloomberg gave $248,000 to Washington... John Ryan
It goes beyond Hillary: The culture of workplace sick days Bill Radke speaks with Kristen Rowe-Finkbeiner, executive director of Mom's Rising and an advocate for paid sick and family leave, about the attention... Kate OConnell
I'm terrified: Trump supporters call, telling me to go home They first called when I was at my son’s open house, and they left me a message. Hello, Morshida ... On behalf of the Donald Trump Association, I was... Morshida Islam
Legal pot in California could have social justice impact in WA One vote in November isn’t on the ballot in Washington but could have ripple effects here. It’s the initiative to legalize marijuana in California. Matt... Amy Radil
This week we're asking how to be better neighbors How should Seattle use millions of dollars to end homelessness in the city? According to two new reports, it should redirect resources from...
Why lieutenant governor race is bringing big bucks from around U.S. The race for Washington's lieutenant governor is usually kind of a snooze, but not this year. One candidate has raised a record sum ($723,000) in... John Ryan
7 ways people with money are trying to sway your vote in Washington state Close to $100 million has gone into this year's elections in Washington state so far, all aiming to influence you and your neighbors' votes. That's just... John Ryan
This week we're asking how do we move forward? Donald Trump visited Washington, Mexico and Arizona this week where he delivered a speech on immigration. What effect does his anti-immigration, anti... Bill Radke