Local, state health programs for children scramble with CHIP in limbo

Congressional inaction on the federal Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) threatens the coverage for thousands of children in low-income families.
Dec 7, 2017

Seattle Peoples Party hosts general election face-off

Moderator and former candidate Nikkita Oliver will host Cary Moon and Jenny Durkan (mayoral race), and Jon Grant and Teresa Mosqueda (council position 8).
Oct 26, 2017
A protestor climbed a light pole outside the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma on Monday and hung and unfurled a sign reading "You are not alone" in Spanish to the detainees inside. (Photo by Angelica Chazaro)

Jayapal and Smith push bill to end immigration’s private prisons

The bill also would increase the burden of proof before immigration authorities can detain people, and heighten accountability at detention centers.
Oct 23, 2017