News Sawant declares victory following dramatic comeback Two weeks before election day, polling showed Egan Orion leading — but also that Amazon's contributions were going to be a problem. by David Kroman / November 9, 2019
News Seattle City Council votes to limit winter evictions Landlords worry the proposal from Councilmember Kshama Sawant will leave them housing people for months without rent payments. by David Kroman / February 10, 2020 / Updated 4:30 p.m., Feb. 10, 2020
News How will the new hardline leader of the Seattle police union change its place in the labor community? Before losing in a landslide election this week, president Kevin Stuckey prioritized close ties with the King County Labor Council. by David Kroman / February 7, 2020
News King County's largest businesses weigh support for proposed payroll tax Expedia has come out in favor, but Amazon, Costco, Weyerhaeuser wait in the wings by David Kroman / February 3, 2020
Politics State proposal would let King County tax large businesses to pay for homelessness and housing The measure, aimed at companies with highly paid workers, could allow the county to raise up to $120 million a year. by Melissa Santos & David Kroman / January 29, 2020 / Updated Jan. 29 at 5:58 pm
Opinion Compassion and public safety must coexist to solve Third Avenue's crime problem Five things we should do to protect the public from chronic crime and persistent offenders in the popular downtown corridor. by Tim Burgess / January 28, 2020
News Seattle police had increased downtown patrols by thousands of hours before last week's shooting In an area that's already the subject of "emphasis patrols," what else is left to do? by David Kroman / January 27, 2020
News Cash assistance for families has plummeted in WA, even as poverty remains high Washington is cutting fewer checks for those in need, but counts more welfare spending toward “preventing out of wedlock pregnancies” than any state in the country. by David Kroman / January 23, 2020
News 74 spots, 850 applications: Demand for affordable housing remains high in Seattle A first for Seattle, new Central District apartment building reserves units for residents who've been pushed out. by David Kroman / January 22, 2020
News Feds target Seattle transportation projects as part of criminal inquiry Officials must comply with a subpoena for documents related to the waterfront, streetcar and other projects by next week. by David Kroman / December 30, 2019 / Updated Dec. 30 at 5:18 pm