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. Reach him at josh.cohen@cascadepbs.org

Latest work

politics

Seattle City Council District 5: Cathy Moore vs. ChrisTiana ObeySumner

In north Seattle, a former Superior Court judge and an equity consultant share their ideas on policing, crime, housing and homelessness.

Josh Cohen • Oct 10, 2023

Elections

National realtors group drops $659k in Seattle, Spokane elections

The National Association of Realtors is spending big to back candidates in Seattle and Spokane this election cycle. According to

Josh Cohen • Oct 10, 2023

politics

Seattle City Council District 4: Ron Davis vs. Maritza Rivera

The tech entrepreneur and the civil servant talk about their plans for housing, homelessness and public safety in northeast Seattle.

Josh Cohen • Oct 5, 2023

politics

Seattle City Council District 3: Joy Hollingsworth vs. Alex Hudson

The cannabis farm owner and the former nonprofit director talk safety, homelessness and housing in the race to represent Central District and Capitol Hill.

Josh Cohen • Oct 3, 2023

politics

Seattle City Council District 2: Tammy Morales vs. Tanya Woo

The first-term incumbent and a Chinatown-International District activist discuss their stances on displacement, homelessness, crime and policing.

Josh Cohen • Sep 29, 2023