Politics King County Board of Health repeals decades-old helmet law The vote comes after an analysis found that enforcement disproportionately targeted homeless people and people of color. by Josh Cohen / February 17, 2022
Politics WA lawmakers consider cutting red tape on tiny-home construction Sen. Joe Nguyen's bill would exempt some homeless shelters from review under the State Environmental Policy Act. by Josh Cohen / February 17, 2022
News Residents push to improve 'desolate' Mount Baker transit station In the wake of shootings and break-ins, community members hope an investment in arts brings back foot traffic to improve safety. by Josh Cohen / February 16, 2022
Politics New King County homelessness authority kicks off with $170M budget The agency's leader wants those who are experiencing homelessness to help reshape policy and practices. by Josh Cohen / January 27, 2022
Growth State environmental law slowed housing construction in Seattle. Lawmakers want to pick up the pace In the midst of a housing crisis, some view the State Environmental Policy Act as a barrier to relief. by Josh Cohen / January 7, 2020
Growth What happened to Seattle's powerful bike lobby? Once a prominent force in city politics, bike advocates are adjusting to a new reality — and planning a comeback. by Josh Cohen / September 13, 2019
Growth King County lost FEMA homelessness funding because the region is too wealthy Despite its homelessness "state of emergency," King County no longer qualifies for a federal grant used by local shelters and food banks. by Josh Cohen / August 30, 2019
News $143.5M ‘Mercer Megablock’ deal will bring science campus, affordable housing to South Lake Union The private bid includes plans for 175 units of affordable housing on the site, $78.2 million for housing investment and $5 million to deal with homelessness. by Josh Cohen / August 7, 2019 / Updated Aug. 15, 2019 at 12:33 p.m.
Growth Jobs or housing: Four ideas for the future of Interbay's armory With the National Guard moving out, a desirable 25-acre site could host housing, industrial manufacturing or maybe both. by Josh Cohen / August 1, 2019
Growth Will Wall Street invade Seattle's single-family neighborhoods? Not likely, experts say Opponents fear new backyard-cottage rules open the door for a flurry of investment, but economists say the numbers don't add up. by Josh Cohen / July 18, 2019
