Politics
Seattle City Council rejects affordable-housing development bill
The pilot program proposed by Tammy Morales would’ve offered incentives to develop mixed-use buildings while partnering with community organizations.
Josh Cohen
Josh Cohen is the Cascade PBS city reporter covering Seattle government, politics and the issues that shape life in the city. He was previously the changing region reporter, as well as a free
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Seattle Public Library announces temporary closures into June
In the face of staffing shortages, Seattle Public Library (SPL) announced plans to reduce hours at branches throughout the city
Politics
Seattle Public Library announces temporary closures into June
In the face of staffing shortages, Seattle Public Library (SPL) announced plans to reduce hours at branches throughout the city
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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.
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.