Tech Can mushrooms save the honeybee? Certain mushrooms produce anti-viral compounds that could protect threatened honeybees. by Sylvia Kantor / February 15, 2015
Tech Biking app's data may let city design safer paths downtown Mayor Ed Murray, front, rode in Second Avenue's protected bike lane to celebrate the launch of a bike-share program. by Josh Cohen / January 22, 2015
Culture Washington's hard cider boom The German heirloom variety, Zabergau Reinette, lends a sharp flavor to hard ciders. by Sylvia Kantor / June 21, 2015
Politics Seattle City Council rejects affordable-housing development bill The pilot program proposed by Tammy Morales would’ve offered incentives to develop mixed-use buildings while partnering with community organizations. by Josh Cohen / April 19, 2024
Politics Seattle Council unanimously approves raises for 10,000 city workers The vote finalized more than a year of bargaining for new union contracts, including back pay, annual wage increases and other benefits. by Josh Cohen / April 2, 2024
News Seattle rallies as Supreme Court weighs criminalizing homelessness The Grants Pass v. Johnson decision could make it easier to sweep encampments, but advocates say it may hinder the ability to get stable housing. by Josh Cohen / April 23, 2024 / Updated: April 23, 6:40 P.M.
Politics How will Seattle’s $230M deficit influence the 2025 city budget? Some Councilmembers who promised to conduct a full audit are softening their approach. Now the city is trying new processes for the next cycle. by Josh Cohen / March 13, 2024
Politics Audit finds inflation, wages drove Seattle’s $1.7B budget increase The new five-year analysis digs into every department’s spending in an effort to help the city confront a projected $241 million deficit in 2025. by Josh Cohen / May 2, 2024
Politics Advocates say Seattle’s $1.45B transportation tax isn’t enough A coalition is asking to increase the levy to $1.9B for more bike and pedestrian safety measures — which a poll found a majority of voters might support. by Josh Cohen / May 10, 2024