Culture
Inside Seattle's underground lock-picking scene
Matt had a silver lip ring and slicked-back blonde hair, and he built his own computers. A good friend in
Drew Atkins
Drew Atkins is a journalist and writer in Seattle, and the recipient of numerous national and regional awards. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Seattle Times, The Oregonian, InvestigateWes
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Urban Design
Preservationists are wrong on housing affordability, says math
When it comes to the merits of desecrating graveyards, you’d likely find champions among some local housing density zealots.
politics
Washington: the “Wild West” for surveillance drones
Last year, the FBI flew a fleet of small airplanes over Seattle and other cities. They were equipped with cameras
politics
Starting today, we make it harder for poor people to eat in Washington
Starting today, thousands of Washington’s poorest people will find it harder to buy food, as a safety net established
Opinion
Homeowners cut 100+ trees for better views. It's time to lower the boom
UPDATE: There have been developments in this case since this story was published in March. Details at the end of