News Who was most harmed during Seattle’s heat wave? As temperatures rose, Seattle Fire saw a huge jump in calls for service. A disproportionate number were for people experiencing homelessness. by David Kroman / July 1, 2021
News Seattle Fire Department plans to replace its Northgate 'cancer house' station Firefighters have long suspected the station has been making them sick. by David Kroman / October 18, 2019
Growth This new development will provide Seattle’s aging homeless population with housing and health care An on-site clinic at the Downtown Emergency Service Center facility will serve a population that often goes underserved. by David Kroman / August 14, 2019
Politics As deadline looms, city acts to buy more time for Showbox City officials and the owner of the property are close to an agreement that could allow Seattle more time to salvage the historic venue. by David Kroman / April 26, 2019
Politics Seattle's waterfront overhaul saved by $160M tax deal Mayor Durkan negotiated with downtown property owners who threatened to block the tax. by David Kroman / January 3, 2019
Politics Seattle caught between tribal rights and protecting its water supply Citing treaty rights, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe wants to camp inside the Cedar River Watershed. The City says no. by David Kroman / October 26, 2018
Politics Seattle's decade-plus backyard cottage fight, annotated It probably isn't over, but now is a good time to look back on the long process. by David Kroman & Josh Cohen / October 4, 2018 / Updated Oct. 18 at 12:35 PM
Politics Seattle streetcar’s costs rise, but Durkan remains undecided about its future A $500,000 report on the viability of the Center City Connector line has some good news and some bad news. by David Kroman / August 31, 2018
Politics Affordable housing, but at what cost? Facing limited housing options and an unhelpful bureaucracy, one tenant has little choice but to stay in a rodent-infested apartment. by David Kroman / August 24, 2018
Environment Seattle, cloaked in smoke, puts on a face mask WATCH: What the view from the Space Needle looked like on the worst air quality day this century. by David Kroman / August 20, 2018