Politics Tacoma to consider new tenant rights measure on Nov. 7 ballot The debate over renter protections in Washington’s third-largest city could foreshadow broader statewide action. by Joseph O’Sullivan / September 29, 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. by Josh Cohen / September 29, 2023
Politics National culture wars on race, LGBTQ+ rights come to WA schools Right-wing pushback on school policies and curricula are leading to educator burnout — and fear of personal harm. by Joseph O’Sullivan / September 27, 2023
Politics Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell releases $7.8B city budget proposal The 2024 update emphasizes spending on housing, homelessness, first responders and wages for human-services workers. by Josh Cohen / September 26, 2023 / Updated Sept. 27, 10:05 a.m.
Politics Seattle City Council District 1: Maren Costa vs. Rob Saka The activist and tech lawyer talk public safety, homelessness and climate as they vie to represent West Seattle, South Park, Georgetown and SODO. by Josh Cohen / September 26, 2023 / Sept. 26, 2023 3:57 P.M.
Politics Seattle City Council passes law to prosecute drug use, possession Proponents argue the new law will bolster treatment for substance-use disorders, while critics have called it a War on Drugs 2.0. by Josh Cohen / September 19, 2023
Politics Poll: Seattle voters want new direction on City Council But they disagree on whether to go left or right. by Josh Cohen / September 6, 2023
News MacKenzie Scott gives $10M for affordable homeownership in Seattle Homestead Community Land Trust said the billionaire’s gift will be a ‘game-changer’ for low-income residents looking to buy. How will it work? by Josh Cohen / August 30, 2023
Politics 22 WA counties sue the state over lack of mental health care They say the Department of Social and Health Services is failing people in the criminal legal system who also have mental health issues. by Joseph O’Sullivan / August 23, 2023 / Updated at 5:24 p.m., on Aug. 23
Politics Seattle city employees say low pay, safety contribute to vacancies 11 unions representing almost 6,000 city workers are bargaining for new three-year contracts. by Josh Cohen / August 21, 2023