News

Seattle City Council wants to ensure stable housing for people on federal disability

The $750,000 proposal would help those unable to work avoid homelessness once their state payments are replaced by smaller federal payments, a so-called ‘benefits cliff.’

David Kroman Oct 23, 2019

politics

Most Seattle council members support dramatic expansion of lauded arrest-diversion program

But no one knows yet how to pay for it.

David Kroman Oct 21, 2019

politics

4 Puget Sound counties may do what the state couldn’t: Pass a clean-fuel standard

The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency may start requiring cleaner gasoline after state lawmakers punted on a similar policy this year.

Melissa Santos Oct 21, 2019

News

Seattle Fire Department plans to replace its Northgate 'cancer house' station

Firefighters have long suspected the station has been making them sick.

David Kroman Oct 18, 2019

politics

These ballot boxes keep your vote safe from fire, rain and rampaging SUVs

The welded steel drop boxes got their start in the Puget Sound area, but are now in demand across the country.

Melissa Santos Oct 17, 2019