Politics 5 key conflicts to watch in Seattle's budget battle As the City Council digs into Mayor Harrell's $7.4 billion 2023 budget proposal, there's friction over policing, homelessness and how to pay for a big shortfall. by Josh Cohen / October 19, 2022 / Updated at 2:42pm
News WA offers $4K bonuses to combat homeless-service worker crisis People working directly with homeless residents in Washington state can apply for short-term relief in a new $55 million program. by Josh Cohen / October 5, 2022
Politics What local leaders think of Seattle police chief nominee Adrian Diaz Diaz, who has been acting as interim chief since 2020, was appointed by Mayor Bruce Harrell to fill the role permanently. by Josh Cohen / September 23, 2022
Inside Crosscut What questions do you have about Seattle's housing market? Our newsroom is taking a deep dive into the rising cost of homeownership in Puget Sound. by Josh Cohen / September 20, 2022
News What would it take to bring Seattle home prices down to earth? Economists say that new, denser construction won't be a magic bullet — but it would help lower costs. by Josh Cohen / September 16, 2022
News In Seattle's overpriced housing market, some opt to rent indefinitely When it comes to dollars and sense, a $3,000 rent can be easier to swallow than a $5,000 mortgage. by Josh Cohen / September 15, 2022 / Updated 9/16/2022 at 9:20 a.m.
News As Downtown recovers, Seattle reimagines what it could be With hybrid work here to stay, city leaders ask: Can the central business district become a residential neighborhood? by Josh Cohen / February 22, 2023
Politics This month's special election could bring social housing to Seattle On the Feb. 14 ballot, Seattle voters will decide whether to launch and fund publicly owned, mixed-income affordable housing. by Josh Cohen / February 6, 2023
Politics Incumbent Tammy Morales seeks re-election in Seattle District 2 With four of seven Seattle City Council district seats wide open, 16 candidates have already thrown their hat in the ring. And it's only February. by Josh Cohen / February 1, 2023
Politics Homeless services could face cuts in WA's 2023 legislative session Advocates have outlined steps to ease the housing crisis — but it all depends on how legislators divvy the budget. by Josh Cohen / January 31, 2023