Politics Seattle passes first-in-the-nation paid sick leave for gig workers The move makes the pandemic-era benefit permanent for app-based independent contractors, such as food delivery and laundry service workers. by Josh Cohen / March 28, 2023
News Sound Transit Board votes against light rail stop in Seattle's CID Their endorsement of new stations outside the Chinatown-International District satisfied some neighborhood activists — but upset transit advocates. by Josh Cohen / March 24, 2023
Politics Seattle City Council moves to give gig workers paid sick leave This week, the Council took steps to expand the pandemic-era benefit — and make it permanent. by Josh Cohen / March 21, 2023
News How to revitalize Downtown Seattle, according to Crosscut readers They envision the neighborhood with fewer cars and more walkability, affordable housing, green infrastructure, restaurants and businesses. by Josh Cohen / March 10, 2023
News New UW study says human-services workers are underpaid by 37% Seattle homeless outreach, child care and elder care workers are leaving for higher wages, making it harder to provide care for the city’s most vulnerable. by Josh Cohen / March 6, 2023
News Seattle's Third Avenue Project takes a new approach to old problems Outreach providers and social workers are teaming up to combat drugs, crime and poverty in 'the Blade.' by Josh Cohen / February 27, 2023
News As Downtown recovers, Seattle reimagines what it could be With hybrid work here to stay, city leaders ask: Can the central business district become a residential neighborhood? by Josh Cohen / February 22, 2023
News Tech helped make Seattle. Could industry layoffs break it? Some experts say workers will quickly find new jobs. Others are calling the layoffs the beginning of an economic downturn. by Nicholas K. Geranios / February 13, 2023
Politics This month's special election could bring social housing to Seattle On the Feb. 14 ballot, Seattle voters will decide whether to launch and fund publicly owned, mixed-income affordable housing. by Josh Cohen / February 6, 2023
Politics Incumbent Tammy Morales seeks re-election in Seattle District 2 With four of seven Seattle City Council district seats wide open, 16 candidates have already thrown their hat in the ring. And it's only February. by Josh Cohen / February 1, 2023