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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News

$50,000 bail, no contact set in King County Assessor stalking case

John Wilson, also a candidate for King County Executive, was arrested Wednesday after violating a restraining order for stalking and harassment.

Josh Cohen • Jul 3, 2025

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News

Seattle Council taking applications for Cathy Moore replacement

You could be District 5’s next City Councilmember. The Seattle City Council opened its application window on July 2

Josh Cohen • Jul 3, 2025

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politics

City Council confirms Shon Barnes as Seattle’s Chief of Police

After five months as interim chief, Barnes promises to prioritize officer hiring and retention and rebuild the SPD’s approach to community policing.

Josh Cohen • Jul 1, 2025

A tight portrait of Renee Raketty. She is wearing black and holding a U.S. passport over heart. There is an LGBT pride flag hanging in the background.

politics

Despite federal ruling, trans Seattleites can’t update passports

A judge temporarily blocked an executive order on ID gender markers, but transgender citizens are still waiting for officials to comply.

Josh Cohen • Jun 26, 2025

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News

Seattle voters to decide on renewing $1.3 billion education levy

Seattle voters will decide this fall whether to renew a property tax that not only helps pay for early childhood

Josh Cohen • Jun 24, 2025