Seattle to join other ‘sanctuary’ cities suing Trump administration
City Attorney Ann Davison said the impact to Seattle should it lose federal resources — a threat the Trump administration has made — would be “significant.” ...
Seattle City Council approves use of less-lethal weapons for crowd management
The Seattle City Council voted 6-3 on Tuesday to allow police to use less-lethal weapons for crowd control, including blast ...
City leaders to vote on tear gas, less-lethal weapons for Seattle police
The rules around how Seattle police can control crowds with less leathal weapons like blast balls, tear gas and pepper spray ...
Thousands of displaced people are stranded in eastern Congo as rebels are accused of forced return
The U.N. says more than 110,000 displaced people have in recent days left settlement camps in eastern Congo’s cities ...
WA Democrats back bill to raise revenue. But critics say folks ‘not in the mood’ for more taxes
Braun also pointed to a recent business-sponsored poll that found 76% of voters think the Legislature already has the funding it needs to address critical issues. More taxes could spike the cost of ...
What to know about the Trump administration moving to drop corruption charges against NYC mayor
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was thrown a lifeline when the Trump administration moved to drop federal corruption charges ...
Fugitive dog recaptured in New Orleans after gaining national fame for escapades
A scruffy New Orleans rescue dog famed for evading a monthslong effort to recapture him using nets and tranquilizer rifles ...
Voter confusion grows over Seattle's social housing measure with dueling funding options
In a special election Tuesday, Seattle voters will choose whether to fund a social housing measure, and for how much, in a ...
Recent aviation disasters cause fears about the safety of flying
The spate of recent aviation disasters and close calls have people worried about the safety of flying.
Constitutional law expert discusses Trump’s push to expand executive power
A constitutional law professor weighs in on the legal battles sparked by President Donald Trump’s controversial executive ...
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Seattle City Council approves police use of blast balls, pepper spray, tear gas during protests
The Seattle City Council Tuesday reauthorized the use of blast balls, pepper spray, and pepper by police for crowd-control purposes, despite the objections of people who said they were impacted by ...