Politics
A promising moment for Seattle pedestrians
As the city wages a never-ending battle to keep crosswalks visible and pedestrians safe, SDOT is testing a tougher and pricier new paint.
Bill Lucia
Bill Lucia writes about Seattle City Hall and politics for Crosscut. He can be reached at bill.lucia@crosscut.com and you can follow him on Twitter @bill_lucia.
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Councilmember Mike O'Brien jumps into micro-housing fight
Both developers and neighborhood groups see the City Council member's new proposal as imperfect.
Politics
Life and violence in the Rainier Valley: 'My home is right here on Rainier Ave.'
Neighborhoods in southeast Seattle can be tough. But people are looking at ways to make things better for themselves and those around them.
Politics
Life and violence in the Rainier Valley: 'It's complicated out here'
In Seattle's South Precinct, gang violence and drive-by shootings live cheek-to-cheek with grit, fierce community and a sense of hope.
Tech
Seattle Steam Co., old utility with new ideas
The privately-owned utility has been selling steam heat to Seattle businesses since 1893. Now it's got a new well - to ease demand on the city's water supply - and a new owner.