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.
Politics Seattle City Council District 1: Maren Costa vs. Rob Saka The activist and tech lawyer talk public safety, homelessness and climate as they vie to represent West Seattle, South Park, Georgetown and SODO. by Josh Cohen / September 26, 2023 / Sept. 26, 2023 3:57 P.M.
Politics Seattle City Council passes law to prosecute drug use, possession Proponents argue the new law will bolster treatment for substance-use disorders, while critics have called it a War on Drugs 2.0. by Josh Cohen / September 19, 2023
Politics Poll: Seattle voters want new direction on City Council But they disagree on whether to go left or right. by Josh Cohen / September 6, 2023
News MacKenzie Scott gives $10M for affordable homeownership in Seattle Homestead Community Land Trust said the billionaire’s gift will be a ‘game-changer’ for low-income residents looking to buy. How will it work? by Josh Cohen / August 30, 2023
Politics Seattle city employees say low pay, safety contribute to vacancies 11 unions representing almost 6,000 city workers are bargaining for new three-year contracts. by Josh Cohen / August 21, 2023
Politics 9 new ways Seattle could raise taxes to balance its budget The city’s “Revenue Stabilization Workgroup” was tasked with crafting progressive taxes. Here’s what they came up with. by Josh Cohen / August 9, 2023
Politics Seattle City Council primary hints at progressive/centrist showdown Aug. 1 elections have voters watching to see if Seattle politics will continue to trend right as seven district races shake out. by Josh Cohen / August 1, 2023
Politics It’s Primary Election Day in Washington. Here’s what to know We review the local races, initiatives and last-minute info you need before the polls close at 8 p.m. by Josh Cohen & Donna Gordon Blankinship / August 1, 2023