Josh Cohen

Josh Cohen is the Cascade PBS city reporter covering government, politics and the issues that shape life in Seattle. He has also written for The Guardian, The Nation, Shelterforce Magazine and more.

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MLK Labor pivots to dual Harrell, Wilson endorsement for mayor

Delegates from the MLK Labor Council voted Wednesday evening to endorse both Mayor Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson in

Josh Cohen • Sep 18, 2025

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Little Saigon leaders share new plan to combat drugs, disorder

It includes more policing, social services, neighborhood improvements and new homeless shelters, but needs buy-in from the city, county and state.

Josh Cohen • Sep 17, 2025

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On this show, Seattle’s City Council is a bunch of sock puppets

Bug eyes, blast balls and a singing SPD plant monster are all part of ‘The Seattle Channel’’s satire shining a light on city politics.

Josh Cohen • Sep 12, 2025

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Judge ends federal oversight of Seattle Police after 13 years

The court ruling returns control to local leaders who’ve promised to continue efforts to reform the department.

Josh Cohen • Sep 3, 2025

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Waymo’s autonomous vehicles will hit Seattle streets this week

But they’ll be driven by humans for the foreseeable future as the company prepares to launch robotaxis in Seattle, Bellevue and Kirkland.

Josh Cohen • Sep 3, 2025