Politics
Big-money PACs sought to shape Seattle’s primary election. Did it work?
Candidates who benefited from independent expenditures did well, but correlation isn't necessarily causation.
David Kroman
David Kroman is formerly a reporter at Crosscut, where he covered city politics. In addition to Crosscut, his work has appeared in The Seattle Times, CityLab, High Country News, Seattle Magazine and e
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Politics
Pro-business candidates advance in primary, but Seattle’s not giving up on the left
On a night when city council incumbents survived, longtime King County Councilmember Larry Gossett saw his political fortunes diminish.
News
'Culture is toxic, morale is low': Survey of Seattle Police officers paints bleak picture
Few officers say they would recommend working for the Seattle Police Department, a problem for the mayor's efforts to grow the force.
News
Seattle seeks to sidestep courts with new legislation that aims to protect hotel workers
Parts of the new legislation face opposition from the ACLU of Washington and hotel industry groups.
Equity
'Heartbreaking': Seattle's homeless are getting sicker and shelters are struggling to keep up
As baby boomers age, many are finding themselves in a system not set up for late-life care, without anywhere else to go.