Politics Seattle City Council appoints Tanya Woo to fill District 8 seat Woo initially ran for the District 2 seat, backed by Chinatown-International District leaders and big businesses. by Josh Cohen / January 23, 2024 / Updated: Jan 23, 4:55 p.m.
Politics New Seattle City Council sworn in, Sara Nelson elected president The Council kicked off the year swearing in five new members and two incumbents. by Josh Cohen / January 2, 2024
News Podcast | A Seattle hotline supports sex trafficking survivors June Guzman and Audrey Baedke offer housing and emotional support through the nonprofit Real Escape from the Sex Trade (REST). by Sara Bernard / January 31, 2024
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.
News Podcast | Why a WA mom's child support payments never arrived Reporter Brandon Block shares an example of how the state intercepts parental assistance to people who also receive TANF, or welfare. by Sara Bernard / February 7, 2024
News Podcast | Is the Washington Legislature ready to curb rent hikes? A Bellingham tenant and a housing advocate explain how steep rent increases are hurting state residents, and how HB 2114 could help. by Sara Bernard / February 13, 2024
Politics Seattle Mayor Harrell touts innovation, hope for Sonics return In his State of the City speech, Bruce Harrell tallied improvements on safety, housing and Downtown recovery, and alluded to the city’s former NBA team. by Josh Cohen / February 20, 2024
News This Seattle clinic provides free vet care for unhoused pet owners Doney Coe Pet Clinic celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters in SODO this week. by Josh Cohen / March 1, 2024
Politics Seattle shares plan for more housing density in every neighborhood The Comprehensive Plan update would create new designations to make space for corner stores and 100,000 residential units over 20 years. by Josh Cohen / March 5, 2024
Politics Seattle rideshare drivers mourn, seek solutions after homicides With five killings since 2020, drivers and advocates are asking the mayor to form a task force to address the violence. by Josh Cohen / March 7, 2024