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Tanya Woo and Alexis Mercedes Rinck are vying for Position 8 with different stances on big issues like crime, homelessness and the city budget.

Sponsor Let's Go Washington and the Washington State Nurses Association explain what voting "yes" or "no" means for the long-term care program.

Supporters argue the $1.55B property tax will improve city streets and safety for all modes, while opponents say it’s far too expensive.

Cascade PBS City Hall Reporter Josh Cohen breaks down what Mayor Bruce Harrell’s proposed usage of Jumpstart funds means for the city.

Mayor Harrell and the Council argue the incentive for experienced officers — now the highest in the region — is necessary to compete for applicants.

University of Washington students cited abortion, LGBTQ+ rights & gun violence as important issues, but can they be motivated to vote?

Mayor Harrell has proposed redirecting more than half the 2025 Jumpstart revenue to balance the city budget. But how has it been spent in the past?

Plus, carbon auction prices are down this year, and a migrant fishing crew left stranded in Westport still awaits a ruling on their abandonment claim.

Harrell balanced the $250 million deficit with more than $200 million from the Jumpstart Payroll Expense Tax, plus the elimination of 159 city jobs.

The measure would use existing affordable-housing money rather than create a new tax, but I-137 supporters say the change could “kneecap” the new developer.