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
Mossback Podcast | How historic racism limits access to the PNW wilderness Many preservation advocates, from John Muir to Teddy Roosevelt, held discriminatory views that continue to affect equality in outdoor recreation. by Alison Mariella Désir / March 5, 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
Equity Out & Back: Learning to get back up again at a Seattle skatepark Alison shreds at All Together Skatepark with Sara Campos, co-founder of Queer Skate PDX, and finds out that falling isn't always failure. by Shirlyn J. Wong / February 28, 2025
Environment Out & Back: A West Seattle sanctuary for bees is buzzing Alison harvests honey with Chris Porter, an activist, conservationist and beekeeper, while discussing steps anyone can take to help fight extinction. by Shirlyn J. Wong / February 21, 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
Equity Out & Back: Snowshoeing through the North Cascades Erica Abel, hiker & community activator, takes Alison on an off-trail adventure to explore the beauty and solitude of the Methow Valley. by Shirlyn J. Wong / February 14, 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
Equity Out & Back: Alison meets trailblazing trail runner Maryanna Brown From cyclocross to mountaineering, Brown considers herself an outdoor renaissance woman. Her goal is simple: to get more people like her outside. by Shirlyn J. Wong / February 7, 2025