Politics Councilmember Zahilay proposes $1B for middle-income public housing The plan would use bonds to fund the development of “workforce” housing in King County for people earning 50%-120% of area median income. by Josh Cohen / September 10, 2024
Politics New progressive PAC backs Alexis Rinck’s Seattle council campaign The Progressive People Power PAC says it’s fundraising to “fight fire with fire” against businesses that support conservative-leaning candidates. by Josh Cohen / September 5, 2024
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. by Josh Cohen / August 27, 2024 / Updated: Aug. 27, 10:45 a.m.
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? by Josh Cohen / August 16, 2024
Politics After tense meeting, Seattle Council OKs deal with Des Moines jail The Council voted 8-1 to approve Mayor Harrell’s proposal, allowing Seattle to book misdemeanor offenders at SCORE. by Josh Cohen / August 7, 2024 / Updated: August 7, 02:05 P.M.
Politics Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Tanya Woo lead in Seattle primary With 103,933 votes counted, progressive challenger Rinck has netted 46.8% of the vote and incumbent Councilmember Woo has 41.6%. by Josh Cohen / August 6, 2024
Politics Chief Amy Smith’s plans for Seattle’s CARE Department Appointed Tuesday, she wants to expand the police alternative program, reduce 911 response times and expand criminal diversion efforts. by Josh Cohen / July 31, 2024
Politics How Seattle Council candidates differ on crime, taxes, homelessness Tanya Woo, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Saunatina Sanchez and Tariq Yusuf are vying to finish the final 13 months of the citywide Position 8 term. by Josh Cohen / July 26, 2024
Politics Seattle City Council sends $1.55B transportation tax to the ballot The levy would fund about 30% of SDOT’s budget and supports road paving, bridge repair, sidewalk construction, bike lanes and more. by Josh Cohen / July 9, 2024
News After SCOTUS decision, WA homeless camping bans may gain traction The Court ruled that laws limiting public sleeping are not cruel and unusual, regardless of shelter, which advocates fear will lead to “dystopian” bans. by Josh Cohen / June 28, 2024