Politics Seattle Councilmember pushes housing, community development pilot Tammy Morales is proposing the Connected Communities program to incentivize construction of affordable housing and amenities through looser zoning rules. by Josh Cohen / March 26, 2024
Politics Judge rules Washington high-capacity magazine law unconstitutional Attorney General Bob Ferguson has vowed to keep the ban alive, and the state Supreme Court has allowed it to stay in place for now. by Josh Cohen / April 10, 2024
Politics Here’s what’s in the proposed $1.35B Seattle transportation levy The property tax would pay for road repaving, bridge repair, bike lanes and sidewalks. Advocates say it should do more. by Josh Cohen / April 5, 2024
News King County wants its own corrections officer training program Officials say a long waitlist for the state-run academy is causing hiring delays while county jails struggle with understaffing. by Josh Cohen / April 8, 2024
Politics Seattle City Council elections: Meet the 45 candidates Voters will elect members to represent the seven district council positions, with applicants ranging from U.S. veterans to a college student. by Josh Cohen & Venice Buhain / May 24, 2023
Politics The competing crises driving Seattle’s City Council election In crowded 2023 races, candidates have their work cut out to show voters they can make progress on issues such as crime and homelessness. by Josh Cohen / May 24, 2023
Politics King County Council sends Human Services levy to August ballot In a debate between increasing the levy size and combating tax fatigue, councilmembers opted not to give their two cents. by Josh Cohen / May 4, 2023
News Seattle's historic Pacific Hospital could house unsheltered youth The Beacon Hill building would be a “launch pad” to prepare residents for independent adulthood. by Josh Cohen / April 28, 2023
Politics King County crisis center measure leads at first vote drop Voters are deciding whether to raise property taxes to fund walk-in behavioral health centers, residential treatment and higher wages. by Josh Cohen / April 25, 2023
News Washington is still offering stipends to homeless-service workers Human-services employees can apply through June 2 to receive $2,000. by Josh Cohen / April 17, 2023