Opinion In WA, should renter protection laws exempt small landlords? When property rights are pitted against housing as a human right, things get messy. by Katie Wilson / June 30, 2021
Opinion Do renter protections reduce the rental housing supply? Landlord groups claim government intervention to prevent displacement actually hurts renters. Let’s take a closer look. by Katie Wilson / June 23, 2021
Opinion Facing climate concerns, will King County stop Boeing Field expansion? Not long ago, halting an airport expansion over climate issues and environmental justice concerns might have seemed far-fetched. But times are changing. by Katie Wilson / June 9, 2021
Opinion Predicting a backlash election in Seattle this year? Remember 2019 With a departing mayor and low approval ratings for the city council, expectations are high for a change election. It's not clear that will happen. by Katie Wilson / June 2, 2021 / Updated June 5 at 10:30 a.m.
Opinion Would Compassion Seattle lead to fewer tents or more? Nobody knows Even informed opinions on how the proposed charter amendment would actually tackle homelessness vary wildly. That should be a red flag for voters. by Katie Wilson / May 19, 2021
Opinion What Seattle mayoral candidates think about guaranteed income The candidates are competing to give us money with no strings attached. How do their ideas stack up? by Katie Wilson / May 12, 2021
Opinion In Washington politics, is it really Seattle’s state now? Right-wing and wealthy interests have long whipped up anti-Seattle sentiments and used them to their advantage. Now, they may be losing their grip. by Katie Wilson / May 5, 2021
Opinion Compassion Seattle has a plan for a tent-free city. Does it hold up? A new campaign to address the city’s homelessness crisis says existing funds are all we need. That’s doubtful. by Katie Wilson / April 29, 2021
Opinion Climate, capitalism and the defining next decade Economists are predicting a surge of post-pandemic growth. Should we root for the Roaring 20s? by Katie Wilson / April 21, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS Katie Wilson is here to illuminate the Seattle political landscape Since the pandemic began, she’s been writing about the economic fallout and questioning those in power. by Katie Wilson / April 20, 2021