Northwest
United Methodist vote has churches’ future in question
Congregations debate separation following gay-clergy, same-sex marriage ban.
Northwest
Native American Voting Rights Act signed into law
Non-traditional addresses can be used for voter registration on tribal lands
Northwest
State lawmakers seek permanent daylight saving time in Washington
Senate and House are working toward compromise on two bills; voters could decide in November election
Northwest
U.S. is now grounding Renton-made 737 MAX 8 and 9; Boeing supports decision
Update: The decision does not affect Renton production lines.
News
Ferguson contacts WA sheriffs about enforcing gun control measure
Letter addresses points of confusion over Initiative 1639
News
Local activists push back against intervention in Venezuelan crisis
Anti-war group Answer Coalition plans protest March 16 at Seattle Central College
News
It’s official: Inslee is running
Washington’s governor will make climate change a key component of his campaign
News
Fires, floods, destruction: Washington copes with worsening climate change
From rising sea levels and crop failures to dying forests and fish, Washington state is struggling
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Seattle Weekly’s last print edition is Feb. 27
Message to readers from Josh O’Connor, president of Sound Publishing
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Legislature ‘prays’ for Congress to curb president’s ability to launch nukes
Washington has more nuclear weapons than any other state
Sports
Lawmakers push concussion awareness and best practices in sports
SB 5238 requires University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center to compile research data
News
Parents are feeling the pinch of child care costs
A King County report charts ways the county could reduce child care costs and boost access.