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This election, KNKX is exploring some of the major issues in Western Washington, including the “millionaires tax,” Tacoma tenants' rights, and Seattle public safety.

The financial returns of World Cup fever have local officials hoping that they can attract similar events to boost tourism in the region.

Mayor Katie Wilson said she wants a balanced budget that will also boost spending for human services, police, and food security.

Seattle residents had to wait hours for the police to brief reporters on the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting. A new police assessment says city leaders caused delays.

Seattle Public Library’s genealogy collection started 100 years ago with a small donation from the Seattle Genealogical Society. Now it includes more than 40,000 volumes.

The state’s economy relies on international trade, with one million jobs tied to such goods. One trade leader said the tariff tug-of-war is damaging local business.

University of Washington researchers found that coyote density in Seattle was nine times higher than in the wild.

State education leaders say they need more money from the state. But lawmakers are staring down a significant budget shortfall in the upcoming legislative session.

The public transit agency is planning to retrofit 14 of its busiest light rail stations with fare gates to make sure people pay before getting on the train.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has officially come out against a conservative-backed initiative to rewrite the state’s “parents bill of rights” law.