News What’s happening with Seattle’s housing density plan? Legal challenges, lobbying from neighborhood groups, lengthy delays: Here’s what you need to know about the 20-year growth strategy. by Josh Cohen / March 20, 2025
Politics What's next for Seattle’s social housing after big tax win? In a 63% landslide, Seattleites voted to create a new “excess compensation” tax. Now it’s time for the city’s Social Housing Developer to get to work. by Josh Cohen / February 28, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: A ceramics show with sharp edges in La Conner Plus, Seattle has a new Civic Poet, and a crop of fresh books by Northwest authors hits the shelves. by Brangien Davis / February 27, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: Seattle’s theater scene loses two devoted players Plus, Seattle Opera stages a wildly animated take on a classic, and more theater picks — from nonlinear dramas to a big Broadway hit. by Brangien Davis / February 20, 2025
Politics Here’s what Mayor Bruce Harrell has planned for Seattle in 2025 In his State of the City address, Harrell outlined ideas for a car-free Pike Place Market, affordable housing, faster light-rail construction and more. by Josh Cohen / February 18, 2025
Politics Why Seattle’s housing density plans are a disability-rights issue The city’s comprehensive plan would shift zoning rules to allow more multifamily and mixed-use buildings, which have accessibility requirements. by Josh Cohen / February 18, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: Seattle’s new mini-golf course channels the era of absurd Plus, a new jazz walk bops through Pioneer Square, and a look at legendary Northwest photographer Al Smith. by Brangien Davis / February 13, 2025
Politics Seattle poised to pass ‘excess compensation’ tax for social housing After the first ballot count in the special election, Seattleites heavily favored a business tax instead of pulling from the Jumpstart payroll tax. by Josh Cohen / February 11, 2025
Culture ArtSEA: Black History Month brings Afrofuturism to the dance floor Plus, Seattle Art Museum trades in a tree sculpture for plastic clouds, and ways to plan a Super Bowl-free weekend. by Brangien Davis / February 6, 2025
News The Newsfeed: PNB banks big on ‘Sleeping Beauty’ reboot With 268 new costumes, a set inspired by Coast Native design and a $4 million price tag, the Seattle ballet is modernizing the 19th-century classic. by Brangien Davis / January 31, 2025