2018’s heat set some records; 4 of Seattle’s 5 hottest years have now come this decade
With a record number of days reaching 85 degrees, Seattle recorded one of its hottest years in 2018. That's consistent with recent trends.
Washington state Rep. Matt Manweller to step down next month over sexual-misconduct allegations
State Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, who won re-election Nov. 6 and denies the allegations against him, has submitted his resignation. County commissioners in his district...
Woman says Washington state Sen. Kevin Ranker threatened to retaliate after she rebuffed advances
A Senate investigation into Kevin Ranker is an early test of the Legislature's new efforts to address sexual harassment and its workplace culture.
SeaTac Councilmember Amina Ahmed dies in car crash 7 weeks after joining council
Ahmed died in a head-on collision Saturday afternoon, according to the King County Sheriff's Office. She had joined the SeaTac City Council in October.
At Swedish’s neuroscience unit, some staff see a better culture; CEO vows more improvements
After a tumultuous period at Swedish's neuroscience institute in Seattle, leaders addressed internal angst about the organization's culture. Some staff who had raised concerns about...
How Election Day unfolded: Democrats take control of U.S. House; Kim Schrier holds wide lead
Seattle Times journalists provided live coverage of the midterm elections and up-to-the-minute results for races in Seattle, King County, Washington state and across the nation.
An hour-by-hour guide to the hottest races nationally in Election 2018
Watching from the West Coast: As ballots are counted across the nation's time zones Tuesday, use this cheat sheet to track some of the top...