Politics What’s at stake in the 2023 Seattle City Council elections? With seven of nine seats up for grabs, here’s how the new Council might address housing, homelessness, public safety, police accountability and more. by Josh Cohen / November 1, 2023
Politics It’s Election Day in Washington — and it’s not too late to vote Voters across the state have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to choose new local leaders, including seven of nine Seattle City Council seats. by Josh Cohen & Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 7, 2023
Politics City Council amended Seattle’s $7.8B budget. Here’s what’s changing The current Council, in one of its last actions, added 120 amendments to Mayor Harrell’s proposal to prioritize homelessness, housing and police bonuses. by Josh Cohen / November 20, 2023
Politics Seattle City Council District 7: Andrew Lewis vs. Bob Kettle The incumbent City Councilmember and the retired Naval officer explain their plans for the city’s Downtown — and dig into other issues. by Josh Cohen / October 19, 2023 / Updated: Oct. 19. 8:49 p.m.
Politics Seattle social housing advocates want an ‘excess compensation’ tax Supporters are aiming for a November ballot initiative to fund mixed-income, subsidized housing by taxing companies that pay higher than $1M salaries. by Josh Cohen / February 6, 2024 / Updated: February 6, 3:25 p.m.
Politics Unknown white powder halts ballot counts in King, Pierce, Spokane, Skagit The discoveries Wednesday morning prompted workers to evacuate their offices a day after Washington's general election. by Josh Cohen / November 8, 2023 / Updated: November 9, 3:44 p.m.
Politics Gaps narrow in Seattle City Council races, Strauss flips to lead On Thursday, incumbents Morales and Lewis gained ground in an election that will shape the city’s approach to policing, drugs and homelessness. by Josh Cohen / November 7, 2023 / Updated: November 9, 5:00 p.m.
Politics A largely new Seattle City Council to take office in January With ballot counting nearly finished, five new councilmembers are set to join three incumbents and one appointee. by Josh Cohen / November 15, 2023
News MacKenzie Scott gives $10M for affordable homeownership in Seattle Homestead Community Land Trust said the billionaire’s gift will be a ‘game-changer’ for low-income residents looking to buy. How will it work? by Josh Cohen / August 30, 2023
Politics Seattle City Council District 4: Ron Davis vs. Maritza Rivera The tech entrepreneur and the civil servant talk about their plans for housing, homelessness and public safety in northeast Seattle. by Josh Cohen / October 5, 2023 / Updated: Oct. 6, 1:31 p.m.