King County staffers say new executive's return-to-office push ignores crucial details King County employees are pushing back hard over their return-to-office mandate, with questions both pragmatic and philosophical. Amy Radil
Tesla loses Washington loophole as Rivian, Lucid score direct deals A loophole benefiting the carmaker Tesla will soon end in Washington state after a compromise between other electric car manufacturers and local auto dealers. Scott Greenstone
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson pitches $410 million library levy Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and the head of The Seattle Public Library system are laying out their vision for a new $410 million library levy that’s expected to appear on the ballot this August. Noel Gasca
In Seattle, 9th Circuit judges consider Trump policy of mandatory immigrant detentions The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Wednesday in Seattle on the legality of the Trump administration’s expanded mandatory detention for immigrants who in the past have been able to seek release while awaiting the outcomes of their cases. Amy Radil
Mixed reaction, calls for congressional action: Washingtonians react to widening war with Iran Washington lawmakers and politically active Washingtonians with ties to Iran had a range of reactions Monday to the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and the Islamic Republic's counterstrikes on Israel and its Arab neighbors. Scott Greenstone
At vigil for massacred protesters, Seattle-area Iranians process the start of war Local Iranian community members gathered at a vigil Sunday afternoon at Seattle City Hall to share art, music, dance, and healing conversation. Libby Denkmann
Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs gets bipartisan support among WA lawmakers In Washington state, Democrats and some Republicans are welcoming the U.S. Supreme Court decision restricting the president's ability to impose sweeping tariffs. Amy Radil
December's record flooding caused $182M in WA infrastructure damage, Ferguson says Washington state will be claiming $182 million in infrastructure damage after devastating floods swept the region in December, Gov. Bob Ferguson said on Tuesday. Sami West
Wilson gives first 'State of the City' speech but no answers on one key question Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's first “State of the City” speech Tuesday was light on details or proposals — but did include a promise of coming legislation and a glimpse of how the mayor is weighing her first hard decision. Scott Greenstone
Zahilay's first executive order bars ICE from King County-owned properties In his first executive order since becoming King County executive in November, Girmay Zahilay has barred immigration authorities from conducting enforcement activities in non-public areas of county-owned buildings and properties. KUOW Staff
