Politics

Sea-Watch 3, the last rescue ship operating in the central Mediterranean saved 47 people from a rubber dinghy, off the coast of Libya, on Jan. 19. (Photo by Felix Weiss for Sea-Watch).

Sea-Watch 3 standoff shows how far Europe will go to keep out refugees

by Ramona Wadi
The rescue ship Sea-Watch 3 has struggled to find a European nation willing to take 47 migrants rescued from the Mediterranean.
Feb 20, 2019

Ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz returns to Seattle amid presidential exploration

by Yemas Ly
Howard Schultz, who led Seattle-based Starbucks into international growth, on tour for his memoir, also announced that he is mulling a run for president.
Jan 30, 2019

Sexual assault nurse examiners want safe, patient-centered process

by Maya Leshikar
The examination procedure is sensitive and detailed. Examiners do everything they can to help survivors feel comfortable.
Dec 18, 2018
A sign inside the glass of a Seattle drugstore drink cooler informs customers of the new “Soda Tax.” A classic 20 ounce bottle of Coca Cola might be priced at $2.00 but cost $2.35 due to the cola’s sugar content. (Photo by Mikaela Lobe)

Initiative 1634 aims to stop a future “soda tax”

by Mikaela Lobe
The state initiative comes a year after Seattle passed a "soda tax" on drinks with sugar to pay for programs that address education and food disparities.
Oct 31, 2018
Plants and animals thrive along the Duwamish, but the backdrop of industrial buildings belies a history of pollution. (Photo by Alex Stonehill)

Guest Opinion: I-1631 starts to right historic environmental injustices

by Jill Mangaliman
Jill Mangaliman on I-1631: This initiative begins to address the needs of communities that have been most impacted by environmental damage.
Oct 23, 2018

The Seattle Globalist asks the 2018 candidates

by Globalist Staff
Candidates on the November general election ballot answer questions from The Seattle Globalist.
Oct 17, 2018

Legislative District 5, Representative Position 2 — Paul Graves

by Globalist Staff
Candidates on the November general election ballot answer questions from The Seattle Globalist.

Legislative District 47, Representative Position 1 — Mark Hargrove

by Globalist Staff
Candidates on the November general election ballot answer questions from The Seattle Globalist.

Legislative District 31, Representative Position 1 — Victoria Mena

by Globalist Staff
Candidates on the November general election ballot answer questions from The Seattle Globalist.

Congressional District 9, U.S. Representative — Sarah Smith

by Globalist Staff
Candidates on the November general election ballot answer questions from The Seattle Globalist.

Legislative District 34, State Senator — Shannon Braddock

by Globalist Staff
Candidates on the November general election ballot answer questions from The Seattle Globalist.

Legislative District 1, Representative Position 2 — Debra Blodgett

by Globalist Staff
Candidates on the November general election ballot answer questions from The Seattle Globalist.

US Senator — Maria Cantwell

by Globalist Staff
Candidates on the November general election ballot answer questions from The Seattle Globalist.

Legislative District 5, Representative Position 1 — Chad Magendanz

by Globalist Staff
Candidates on the November general election ballot answer questions from The Seattle Globalist.

Congressional District 7, US Representative — Pramila Jayapal

by Globalist Staff
Candidates on the November general election ballot answer questions from The Seattle Globalist.

Washington Supreme Court, Position 8 — Steve Gonzalez

by Globalist Staff
Candidates on the November general election ballot answer questions from The Seattle Globalist.

Legislative District 37, State Senator — Rebecca Saldaña

by Globalist Staff
Candidates on the November general election ballot answer questions from The Seattle Globalist.

Legislative District 30, State Senator — Claire Wilson

by Globalist Staff
Candidates on the November general election ballot answer questions from The Seattle Globalist.

King County Prosecuting Attorney — Dan Satterberg

by Globalist Staff
Candidates on the November general election ballot answer questions from The Seattle Globalist.

Congressional District 9, U.S. Representative — Adam Smith

by Globalist Staff
Candidates on the November general election ballot answer questions from The Seattle Globalist.