Politics Would you live in a 180-square-foot space? Positano, a new microhousing aPodment building that sits between Wallingford and Fremont. by Bill Lucia / September 6, 2014
Politics Washington's creeping prison problem could get costly The prison system is over capacity and, according to new research, low-level offenders are receiving harsher and less predictable sentences compared to inmates in other states. by Bill Lucia / September 4, 2014
Politics Funding shaky for state program to earthquake-proof bridges Full metal jacket: Bridge columns wrapped in steel underneath a bridge along Interstate 5, south of Seattle. by Bill Lucia / September 4, 2014
Politics Rough ride: One-third of Seattle's arterial streets are in poor shape Backlogged paving maintenance costs grew to $900 million in 2013. by Bill Lucia / September 1, 2014
Politics A promising moment for Seattle pedestrians As the city wages a never-ending battle to keep crosswalks visible and pedestrians safe, SDOT is testing a tougher and pricier new paint. by Bill Lucia / August 26, 2014
Politics How militarized are Washington's police departments? Protestors stand up in support of Michael Brown, the unarmed black youth shot in Ferguson, Missouri. by Bill Lucia / August 19, 2014
Politics Coal export plan suffers setback in Oregon Ambre's Port of Morrow project (right) has been rejected, creating doubt about its project at the Port of St. Helens farther down the Columbia. by Floyd McKay / August 18, 2014
Politics King County grabs ex-Seattle police leader for top deputy post King County Sheriff John Urquhart, left, announces former Seattle Police Department interim Chief Jim Pugel as his chief deputy. by Bill Lucia / August 18, 2014
Politics Court says state can ax pension perks Olympia's Temple of Justice. All, hail. by Bill Lucia / August 14, 2014
Politics Councilmember Mike O'Brien jumps into micro-housing fight Councilmember Mike O'Brien by Bill Lucia / August 13, 2014