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
Equity Once a safeguard against homelessness, disability payments can’t keep up with the rent Rent for a studio apartment in King County has gone up by $645 since 2014. Supplemental Security Income has gone up by just $50. 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
News Influential civilian commission urges judge to reject city’s plan for police accountability The next court hearing will determine how much work is left for the city to complete a 2012 federal reform agreement. by David Kroman / August 19, 2019
News Durkan says police accountability remedies should wait until next union contract Durkan is resisting calls to ask Seattle's police union to reopen negotiations. by David Kroman / August 16, 2019 / Updated Aug. 16 at 4:45 pm
Politics Seattle politics without corporate money? Council member fires off long-shot proposal The proposal to curb PAC donations and foreign influence in elections is likely to face court challenges if approved. by David Kroman / August 14, 2019
Growth This new development will provide Seattle’s aging homeless population with housing and health care An on-site clinic at the Downtown Emergency Service Center facility will serve a population that often goes underserved. by David Kroman / August 14, 2019
Politics Big-money PACs sought to shape Seattle’s primary election. Did it work? Candidates who benefited from independent expenditures did well, but correlation isn't necessarily causation. by David Kroman / August 8, 2019