Politics
City Council's Burgess brings police experts to talk new approaches in Seattle
Criminologists say changes in police practices can make real differences in neighborhoods. Changes? In a police department's culture?
Joe Copeland
Joe Copeland is the former senior editor for Crosscut, where he has been an editor since 2010. Before that, he was an editorial writer and columnist for the Seattle P-I and editorial page edi
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Politics
Seattle, Eastside rattle their pitchforks over highway 520
There's a long history behind the complaint that Seattle is always ready to delay anybody else's safety project but wants help right now for its own worries. A new mayor puts himself in the eye of a building storm of bad feelings.
Politics
McGinn, labor unions agree on smaller pay hikes
City labor unions reach a deal with Mayor McGinn's administration to help with Seattle's growing budget shortfall for the coming year.
Politics
McKenna, Inslee reach beyond white voters
Inslee and McKenna each set up their Seattle headquarters in locations where they can connect with minority communities.
Equity
South Lake Union: City ought to fight for affordable housing
Commentary: The City Council is always prudent. Bold might work once in a while.