Opinion The legacy of racism built into Northwest highways and roads From the Oregon Trail to the Lake Washington Bridge, transportation infrastructure has often driven growth while promoting exclusion. by Knute Berger / April 27, 2021
Culture From art to infrastructure, the New Deal shaped Seattle’s future Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan takes inspiration from the massive public works effort that helped shape the Emerald City, and America, for generations. by Knute Berger / April 6, 2021
Culture Mossback’s Northwest: The rise and fall of Seattle’s Kingdome The Seahawks and Mariners called it home for 24 years, but now much of the city doesn’t even know the stadium existed. by Knute Berger / December 18, 2020
Opinion 50 years later, the fight for Pike Place Market resonates Once cast as an obstacle to a more modern Seattle, the downtown destination has become the kind of multi-layered urban environment we strive for. by Knute Berger / October 21, 2021 / Updated at 10:16 a.m.
Growth This new development will provide Seattle’s aging homeless population with housing and health care An on-site clinic at the Downtown Emergency Service Center facility will serve a population that often goes underserved. by David Kroman / August 14, 2019
Politics As deadline looms, city acts to buy more time for Showbox City officials and the owner of the property are close to an agreement that could allow Seattle more time to salvage the historic venue. by David Kroman / April 26, 2019
Opinion In a time of rampant change, an enduring Mount Baker makes history The South Seattle neighborhood has been listed on the Washington Historic Register and on the National Register of Historic Places. by Knute Berger / November 23, 2018
Politics Seattle streetcar’s costs rise, but Durkan remains undecided about its future A $500,000 report on the viability of the Center City Connector line has some good news and some bad news. by David Kroman / August 31, 2018
Politics Seattle's waterfront overhaul saved by $160M tax deal Mayor Durkan negotiated with downtown property owners who threatened to block the tax. by David Kroman / January 3, 2019
Opinion For Seattle, Viadoom gridlock is history repeated The Period of Maximum Constraint will test our mobility creativity — and it's not unprecedented. by Knute Berger / January 3, 2019