High-profile WA businesses poured millions into Trump’s inauguration
Buoyed by four $1 million donations, Trump’s inaugural festivities reeled in $5.3 million from Washington state residents and businesses.
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Her son died while restrained by guards at a WA jail. Now she’s suing WATCH
Friday’s lawsuit names the county, its jail director, 11 jail guards and its health care contractor, alleging negligence, assault and civil rights violations.
Pensions vs. 401(k)s: Who has them in Seattle, and why
What’s a pension? How does it compare to a 401(k)? Here's what to know about funding, “spiking” and risks to pensions in Washington.
WA retirement plans allow pension padding, costing taxpayers millions
Some city workers see their pensions boosted because they log more overtime during their final working years, leading to millions in additional taxpayer costs.
Try our WA public pension ‘spiking’ calculator
A Seattle Times investigation estimated how much the pensions of some Seattle public employees were boosted from extra overtime. We did the math — and...
Students’ families sue special ed school and 2 school districts, accusing neglect and abuse
The Northwest School of Innovative Learning, accused of abusing and neglecting students, closed in 2024. Two families are suing its owner and two school districts.
McNeil Island bill signed by governor expands AG’s investigative power
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed second bill aimed at revising Washington's sexual civil commitment law.
Embattled coroner will get about $64K and a cadaver dog to resign
Jim Curtice is facing criminal charges for allegedly taking drugs from corpses. In exchange for resigning, he'll get about $64,000 and the county's cadaver dog.
Tell us about McNeil Island’s Special Commitment Center, civil commitment, supportive housing | Uncommitted
We are investigating the Department of Social and Health Services’ program to detain and rehabilitate people with a history of sex crimes and want to...
WA agency reviews disturbing Yakima County jail death
Washington's Office of Independent Investigations is taking a fresh look at the death of a man who died after a struggle with jail guards.