Politics Homeless services could face cuts in WA's 2023 legislative session Advocates have outlined steps to ease the housing crisis — but it all depends on how legislators divvy the budget. by Josh Cohen / January 31, 2023
Politics How WA's legislature is addressing the housing crisis in 2023 Lawmakers aim to tackle housing costs from all angles, including construction, subsidized housing, homeless services, zoning and renter protections. by Josh Cohen / January 12, 2023
Politics Stipend for WA homeless-service workers has provided $10.7M so far More than 11,000 people have applied to the program, which aims to address turnover. Funding long-term pay increases could prove more challenging. by Josh Cohen / December 21, 2022
News Coach Mike Leach created a legacy with WSU football The iconoclastic leader, who coached the Cougars from 2011 to 2019, was a colorful character still remembered by fans and journalists for his impact. by Nicholas K. Geranios / December 19, 2022 / Updated at 11 a.m. on Dec. 19
Politics Seattle City Council President Debora Juarez won't seek reelection Juarez, the first Indigenous woman to hold the position, was selected by her colleagues to serve as council president in January 2022. by Josh Cohen / December 12, 2022
News Why can't WA rail workers use state sick leave? The answer comes down to an 86-year-old federal law. by Josh Cohen / December 9, 2022
Politics Breaking down Seattle's $7.4B final budget The City Council's 2023-24 package preserves most of Mayor Harrell's asks on policing while investing in homelessness affordable housing and more. by Josh Cohen / November 30, 2022 / Updated November 30 at 8:40 a.m.
News Inflation, low donations and rising demand hit Seattle food banks Ballard Food Bank spent about $300,000 on yearly groceries pre-pandemic. This year, they plan to spend $1.5 million. by Josh Cohen / November 21, 2022
News La inflación, las pocas donaciones y el aumento de la demanda afectan a los bancos de alimentos de Seattle El banco de alimentos de Ballard gastaba anualmente, antes de la pandemia, aproximadamente $300,000 en artículos comestibles. Este año, tienen planeado gastar $1.5 millones. by Josh Cohen / November 21, 2022
News Honoring the deaths of 289 homeless King County residents This year, St. James Cathedral's annual Mass marked a grim record: the highest number of deaths in the tradition's 20-year history. by Josh Cohen / November 16, 2022