Politics What’s at stake in the 2023 Seattle City Council elections? With seven of nine seats up for grabs, here’s how the new Council might address housing, homelessness, public safety, police accountability and more. by Josh Cohen / November 1, 2023
Politics Outside interests spend more than $1M on Seattle City Council races The majority of funds come from businesses and real estate groups supporting conservative candidates, while unions mostly back progressives. by Josh Cohen / October 30, 2023
Investigations Washington’s new youth homelessness ‘Lifeline’ service lags The $750,000 pilot program has struggled to meet promises after state officials chose a lobbying firm to build the hotline service from scratch. by Elizabeth Whitman & Sam Leeds Youth Today / October 25, 2023
Politics Seattle City Council District 7: Andrew Lewis vs. Bob Kettle The incumbent City Councilmember and the retired Naval officer explain their plans for the city’s Downtown — and dig into other issues. by Josh Cohen / October 19, 2023 / Updated: Oct. 19. 8:49 p.m.
Politics Seattle City Council District 6: Dan Strauss vs. Pete Hanning An incumbent councilmember and a former small-business owner make their case to lead on public safety, homelessness and housing. by Josh Cohen / October 13, 2023
Politics Seattle City Council District 5: Cathy Moore vs. ChrisTiana ObeySumner In north Seattle, a former Superior Court judge and an equity consultant share their ideas on policing, crime, housing and homelessness. by Josh Cohen / October 10, 2023 / Updated Oct. 10. 3:15 p.m.
Politics Seattle City Council District 4: Ron Davis vs. Maritza Rivera The tech entrepreneur and the civil servant talk about their plans for housing, homelessness and public safety in northeast Seattle. by Josh Cohen / October 5, 2023 / Updated: Oct. 6, 1:31 p.m.
Politics Seattle City Council District 3: Joy Hollingsworth vs. Alex Hudson The cannabis farm owner and the former nonprofit director talk safety, homelessness and housing in the race to represent Central District and Capitol Hill. by Josh Cohen / October 3, 2023 / Updated: Oct. 3, 3:44 p.m.
Politics Seattle City Council District 2: Tammy Morales vs. Tanya Woo The first-term incumbent and a Chinatown-International District activist discuss their stances on displacement, homelessness, crime and policing. by Josh Cohen / September 29, 2023
Politics Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell releases $7.8B city budget proposal The 2024 update emphasizes spending on housing, homelessness, first responders and wages for human-services workers. by Josh Cohen / September 26, 2023 / Updated Sept. 27, 10:05 a.m.