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 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
Politics 9 new ways Seattle could raise taxes to balance its budget The city’s “Revenue Stabilization Workgroup” was tasked with crafting progressive taxes. Here’s what they came up with. by Josh Cohen / August 9, 2023
Politics Seattle City Council primary hints at progressive/centrist showdown Aug. 1 elections have voters watching to see if Seattle politics will continue to trend right as seven district races shake out. by Josh Cohen / August 1, 2023
News What does substance-use treatment in Seattle actually look like? There are a slew of recovery services — medication-assisted, jailhouse, in- and outpatient — but stigma and other barriers pose challenges. by Josh Cohen / July 31, 2023 / Updated: 7/31/2023 1:58 p.m.
Politics Maritime vs. real estate: Seattle’s decades-long rezoning fight The city is updating protections for waterfront industrial lands, but a fight over the SoDo ‘Makers District’ development could upend it. by Josh Cohen / July 7, 2023
Politics Mayor Harrell releases blueprint to ‘activate’ Downtown Seattle The laundry list includes ideas for denser housing and expanded homeless outreach — along with some Space Needle-level swings. by Josh Cohen / June 28, 2023
Politics Jail or treatment? Seattle City Council is split on drug possession Councilmembers narrowly rejected a bill to allow the City Attorney’s Office to prosecute possession and public use. by Josh Cohen / June 7, 2023