Elections
Everett voters likely to boost minimum wage among highest in US
Everett voters appear to be on track to approve a new minimum wage of $20.24 per hour, nearly four
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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Politics
Seattle moves ahead with $27M for six community-picked projects
Seattle’s newest experiment with citizen-led budgeting took a step forward on Aug. 16 when Mayor Bruce Harrell sent legislation
Politics
Seattle moves ahead with $27M for six community-picked projects
Seattle’s newest experiment with citizen-led budgeting took a step forward on Aug. 16 when Mayor Bruce Harrell sent legislation
News
Seattle opened 1,750 subsidized, affordable apartments in 2023
The Office of Housing made some progress on development last year, but faces new challenges from high construction costs and interest rates.
Politics
What Alexis Rinck’s Council primary win says about Seattle politics
Progressive challenger Rinck beat incumbent Councilmember Tanya Woo for the Position 8 seat by nearly 12%, but will her lead hold in the general?