Politics Seattle City Council appoints new City Light CEO Debra Smith wins over skeptics, inherits the $1.4B department and all its troubles. by David Kroman / October 1, 2018
Politics City Light let $21.5M in unpaid bills slide for nearly two years The Seattle utility will now go after customers for late or missed payments. by David Kroman / October 1, 2018
Politics Group pushes ballot measure to repeal Safeco funding Citizens Against Sport Stadium Subsidies needs 40,000 signatures to allow voters to decide if Safeco Field keeps $135M. by David Kroman / September 27, 2018
Politics The top civilian in the Seattle Police Department resigns Wednesday was the last day for Brian Maxey, the department’s Chief Operating Officer and a major player in its consent decree proceedings. by David Kroman / September 27, 2018 / Updated at 4:30 PM
Politics Local Native leaders want Pike Place totem poles removed The monuments were intended to honor Native history. But those in the know say it’s the wrong history. by David Kroman / September 27, 2018
Politics Durkan’s $5.9B budget cuts jobs, increases funds for transportation The mayor prioritized fiscal sustainability amid concerns that the boom won't last. by David Kroman / September 24, 2018 / Updated at 3:00 PM
Equity New report details Seattle’s eviction epidemic Owing as little as $10 can get you evicted. by David Kroman & Josh Cohen / September 20, 2018
Politics City Light could face class action suit over billing troubles A prominent law firm has been looking for complaints with an eye toward taking action over some customers' high bills. by David Kroman / September 12, 2018
Politics You can save millions on your property taxes — if you’re rich Who's appealing their property assessments in King County? Mostly the wealthy and corporations. by David Kroman / September 10, 2018 / Updated at 9:20 AM
Politics Did the City Council violate open-meeting laws a second time? Texts about head tax show transparency laws aren't always cut and dry. by David Kroman / September 7, 2018