Politics King County Board of Health repeals decades-old helmet law The vote comes after an analysis found that enforcement disproportionately targeted homeless people and people of color. by Josh Cohen / February 17, 2022
Politics WA lawmakers consider cutting red tape on tiny-home construction Sen. Joe Nguyen's bill would exempt some homeless shelters from review under the State Environmental Policy Act. by Josh Cohen / February 17, 2022
News Residents push to improve 'desolate' Mount Baker transit station In the wake of shootings and break-ins, community members hope an investment in arts brings back foot traffic to improve safety. by Josh Cohen / February 16, 2022
Politics New King County homelessness authority kicks off with $170M budget The agency's leader wants those who are experiencing homelessness to help reshape policy and practices. by Josh Cohen / January 27, 2022
Growth State environmental law slowed housing construction in Seattle. Lawmakers want to pick up the pace In the midst of a housing crisis, some view the State Environmental Policy Act as a barrier to relief. by Josh Cohen / January 7, 2020
Opinion How Northwest hotelier Gordon Sondland went from UW dropout to central witness in the impeachment inquiry “His mandate from the president was to go make deals." by Floyd McKay / November 19, 2019
Growth What happened to Seattle's powerful bike lobby? Once a prominent force in city politics, bike advocates are adjusting to a new reality — and planning a comeback. by Josh Cohen / September 13, 2019
Growth King County lost FEMA homelessness funding because the region is too wealthy Despite its homelessness "state of emergency," King County no longer qualifies for a federal grant used by local shelters and food banks. by Josh Cohen / August 30, 2019
Growth Seattle's 'microtransit' experiment drives people to light rail. Is it working? Four months in, ridership on the $3.2M Via service is reportedly exceeding expectations. by Josh Cohen / August 22, 2019
News $143.5M ‘Mercer Megablock’ deal will bring science campus, affordable housing to South Lake Union The private bid includes plans for 175 units of affordable housing on the site, $78.2 million for housing investment and $5 million to deal with homelessness. by Josh Cohen / August 7, 2019 / Updated Aug. 15, 2019 at 12:33 p.m.
