News Seattle rallies as Supreme Court weighs criminalizing homelessness The Grants Pass v. Johnson decision could make it easier to sweep encampments, but advocates say it may hinder the ability to get stable housing. by Josh Cohen / April 23, 2024 / Updated: April 23, 6:40 P.M.
Politics Seattle City Council rejects affordable-housing development bill The pilot program proposed by Tammy Morales would’ve offered incentives to develop mixed-use buildings while partnering with community organizations. by Josh Cohen / April 19, 2024
News The Newsfeed: Are Seattle's public gathering spaces vanishing? The shuttering of businesses around the city has cast a spotlight on “third places." Also, King County wants to train its own corrections officers. by Paris Jackson / April 18, 2024
News The Newsfeed: A tour of Seattle’s street trees with Taha Ebrahimi The writer's pandemic hobby of exploring neighborhood trees inspired her new book. Also, WA youth mental health is improving, according to a new survey. by Paris Jackson / April 11, 2024
Politics Judge rules Washington high-capacity magazine law unconstitutional Attorney General Bob Ferguson has vowed to keep the ban alive, and the state Supreme Court has allowed it to stay in place for now. by Josh Cohen / April 10, 2024
News King County wants its own corrections officer training program Officials say a long waitlist for the state-run academy is causing hiring delays while county jails struggle with understaffing. by Josh Cohen / April 8, 2024
Politics Here’s what’s in the proposed $1.35B Seattle transportation levy The property tax would pay for road repaving, bridge repair, bike lanes and sidewalks. Advocates say it should do more. by Josh Cohen / April 5, 2024
News The Newsfeed: Federal judge rules on WA's redistricting map Also, unissued court fees keep funds from human trafficking survivor resources, and a look at public transit delays in the Seattle metro area. by Paris Jackson / April 4, 2024
Politics Seattle Council unanimously approves raises for 10,000 city workers The vote finalized more than a year of bargaining for new union contracts, including back pay, annual wage increases and other benefits. by Josh Cohen / April 2, 2024
News The Newsfeed: Filipino fishermen spent months stuck in a WA marina Six workers are now alleging wage theft and labor exploitation. Plus, King County auditors find more needs to be done to save salmon habitats. by Paris Jackson / March 28, 2024