News With alternatives stretched and neighbors angry, Seattle police return to arresting sex workers Since 2012, Seattle has followed the "Nordic model" of arresting sex buyers over workers. That went on hold last July. by David Kroman / October 2, 2019
Equity For some disabled Seattleites, federal assistance means a return to homelessness Dwight Williams had finally found a place where he could ‘shut the world out.’ He lost it because he played by the rules. by David Kroman / September 24, 2019
News Mayor Durkan proposes a 10 percent increase in city budget The "Mercer Megablock" sale and a proposed new tax on Uber and Lyft bolsters new spending on housing, child care and transportation-related projects. by David Kroman / September 23, 2019
News Seattle mayor proposes about $25M a year in taxes on Uber and Lyft The mayor is also proposing setting a base minimum wage for drivers with ride-hailing applications. by David Kroman / September 18, 2019 / Updated Sep. 19 at 7:35 am
News Durkan pitches $1.6M plan to attract and keep police officers The mayor also laid out 12 recommendations to address low morale and a shrinking force. by David Kroman / September 10, 2019 / Updated Sep. 10 at 8:55 pm
Politics After a national search for a new housing director, Durkan promotes from within City Hall veteran tapped to lead Seattle housing office as mayor pitches dozens of ‘workforce’ condos, townhomes. by David Kroman / September 5, 2019
Politics Years into a homelessness ‘emergency,’ Seattle and King County propose a unified response Both the city and the county would turn over most of their homelessness budgets to a new governmental body. by David Kroman / September 4, 2019
Politics High lead levels at King County jail have inmates and staff using bottled water Staff are bringing in water for washing dishes, drinking and cooking "out of an abundance of caution." by David Kroman / September 3, 2019
News Seattle City Light faces possible class-action lawsuit over billing practices If a judge approves the case, a law firm would represent possibly thousands of customers over alleged unfair practices when estimating bills. by David Kroman / August 28, 2019
Politics Seattle's primary turnout was largest since 2011, which could mean big numbers in November Seattle's wealthiest precincts turned out in force. But younger voters and renters also saw increases from past years. by David Kroman / August 23, 2019