Brown described the independent journalists behind the viral investigations as “random vigilantes,” accusing them of “harassment,” and warning that parts of the rhetoric surrounding the issue are “racist.”
Ari Hoffman / Jan 6, 2026
The new policy follows the inauguration of Socialist Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, who previously advocated to abolish the Seattle Police Department.
Ari Hoffman / Jan 5, 2026
The move is in response to alleged fraud in the daycare sector being exposed by independent journalists.
Ari Hoffman / Jan 2, 2026
Ari Hoffman / Jan 2, 2026
He was described as wearing all black clothing and a red hat with “WAR” printed on it.
Ari Hoffman / Jan 2, 2026
"I stand with the Somali childcare providers who have experienced targeted harassment, and condemn the surveillance campaign promoted by extremist influencers."
Ari Hoffman / Jan 2, 2026
Police said the man had more than $210,000 in outstanding warrants, including for burglary and other felonies.
Ari Hoffman / Jan 1, 2026
A 2025 downtown office market report showed vacancy reaching 33 percent in 2025 and no new office construction.
Ari Hoffman / Jan 1, 2026
Wellman was one of the primary sponsors of the Keep Washington Working Act, the bill that made Washington a so-called “sanctuary state,” and critics of the bill suggest her new legislation is an attempt to shield illegal immigrants from federal authorities.
Ari Hoffman / Dec 31, 2025
Both Eygi and Katsman were students at the University of Washington. Both deaths were international tragedies, yet only one case became a cause célèbre for Washington Democrats.
Ari Hoffman / Dec 31, 2025
Brown urged anyone contacted by the journalists to contact local law enforcement or report the incident to the state’s Hate Crimes & Bias Incident Hotline.
Ari Hoffman / Dec 31, 2025
“The Department will take swift action to root out any unlawful infringement on parents’ rights to protect their children’s privacy.”
Ari Hoffman / Dec 31, 2025
City officials acknowledged that background checks were not consistently conducted for board appointments in the past.
Ari Hoffman / Dec 30, 2025
“Just went to four Somali run home daycare centers in Federal Way, WA that receive taxpayer subsidies. Just like Nick Shirley found in MN, there were no children and no one willing to chat with this reporter. They threatened me with police.”
Ari Hoffman / Dec 30, 2025
Prosecutors say the ISIS "brother" was actually an undercover law enforcement agent.
Ari Hoffman / Dec 30, 2025