Opinion Did Kroger really close two Seattle QFCs over hazard pay? The company’s decision to close two grocery stores over hazard pay is a political move. The economics are more complicated. by Katie Wilson / February 25, 2021
Opinion Why does it take a snowstorm to open more shelter space in Seattle? Fewer homeless people would be outside freezing if the city had done more to bring them inside when the pandemic began. by Katie Wilson / February 12, 2021
Opinion Three cheers for the Seattle City Council Don't listen to the haters: From protecting workers to progressive revenue, the council is getting a lot right. by Katie Wilson / February 10, 2021
Opinion Biden, Hamlet, and the anxieties of late-stage capitalism Economists, struggling to define our era, aren't sure what comes next. by Katie Wilson / August 18, 2021
Opinion Amazon Fresh comes to Seattle’s Central District The company’s newest foray into brick-and-mortar grocery retail may be the most consequential yet. What is the e-commerce giant up to? by Katie Wilson / August 12, 2021 / Updated at 9:31 am August 12, 2021
Opinion Four reasons Seattle’s left will likely prevail in November Here's what we learned in the Aug. 3 primary election. by Katie Wilson / August 4, 2021
Inside Crosscut Why Seattle’s renter protection debate is so heated Crosscut columnist Katie Wilson on her series exploring the arguments surrounding renter laws in Seattle and King County. by Katie Wilson & Mason Bryan / August 3, 2021
Opinion Seattle mayoral candidates weigh in on public housing Could Seattle become like Vienna and house everyone affordably? by Katie Wilson / July 28, 2021
Opinion How Seattle’s next mayor can solve the housing crisis Allow the market to build way more housing — and build way more outside the market. by Katie Wilson / July 21, 2021
Opinion If small landlords in King County are selling their rentals, should we care? If a hot market combined with regulations is driving mom and pop landlords to sell, there may be little we can or should do about it. by Katie Wilson / July 8, 2021