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Lawmakers are considering stronger regulations on artificial intelligence companion chatbots amid growing concern over their impact on young peoples’ mental health.

Public records uncovered by Cascade PBS and KNKX show a city employee asking ChatGPT for help tipping the scales to ensure a preferred vendor would be awarded a contract.

Lisa Qian, a former data scientist with LinkedIn and Airbnb, will be tasked with developing citywide AI strategy, educating employees and establishing ethical AI standards.

The team is tasked with gathering feedback and identifying priorities for Wilson's term as mayor.

Progressive candidate Katie Wilson has won one of the closest mayoral races in Seattle's history. Both candidates said Thursday that it’s time for the city to come together.

A former barista in Everett is suing Starbucks for allegedly violating a new city law that requires employers to offer more hours to existing part-time workers before hiring new ones.

After trailing on election night, Katie Wilson pulled ahead of Mayor Bruce Harrell with Monday's ballot count. She now leads the incumbent by 91 votes.

Even with the mayor’s race still undecided, the balance of power in Seattle city government is set to change.

Early ballot returns on election night showed a more progressive slate of candidates leading in the races for city attorney and three City Council seats.

Lynnwood is one of the region’s fastest-growing cities, and a second light rail station slated to open by the city’s Alderwood Mall promises further expansion.

Labor groups back Proposition 1, which would raise Olympia's minimum wage and add worker protections. Opponents argue that local employers won’t be able to handle the costs.

The Multifamily Tax Exemption Program aims to increase affordable housing. But as new construction has stalled, builders say better incentives are needed.