Northwest
King County is still using solitary confinement on juveniles
Report on solitary confinement shows the county is not honoring its agreement.
Northwest
‘Ghost gun’ bill moves to Senate committees
Legislation would make 3-D printed guns illegal.
Northwest
Michelle Obama brings largest crowd of book tour to Tacoma Dome
Former First Lady and author of ‘Becoming’ spends afternoon with local book club prior to event.
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.
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Ferguson contacts WA sheriffs about enforcing gun control measure
Letter addresses points of confusion over Initiative 1639
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Local activists push back against intervention in Venezuelan crisis
Anti-war group Answer Coalition plans protest March 16 at Seattle Central College
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It’s official: Inslee is running
Washington’s governor will make climate change a key component of his campaign
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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