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Growth

Seattle's 'microtransit' experiment drives people to light rail. Is it working?

Four months in, ridership on the $3.2M Via service is reportedly exceeding expectations.

by
  • Josh Cohen
/ August 22, 2019
Culture

What comes after the Viaduct? This Seattle architect has big ideas

In the latest episode of The Teardown, David Miller contemplates the role of Seattle's Viaduct in his life and his city, as well as his role in unmaking it.

by
  • Brad Curran
/ August 21, 2019
Accessory dwelling unit
Opinion

In Seattle's housing crisis, can backyard cottages help families reconnect?

Recent zoning changes make it easier to build these dwellings. They could mix up the modern middle-class American life.

by
  • Brett Holverstott
/ August 20, 2019
James Rasmussen
Opinion

The view of Seattle's 'most forgotten neighborhood' — from those fighting for its future

South Park is mired in air, noise and water pollution. This hasn't stopped the onslaught of gentrification.

by
  • Glenn Nelson
/ August 20, 2019
Seattle police officers riding down a street on motorcycles
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

Lime bike batteries have been catching fire in Seattle. Should you be worried?

Officials say they are also seeing an increase in fires related to lithium ion batteries used in other products.

by
  • Hannah Weinberger
/ August 16, 2019 /
Updated at 12:01 p.m. on September 17, 2019
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Opinion

Seattle police arrested a 7th grade climate activist. What if they didn't?

Restorative justice emphasizes accountability and healing instead of punishment. All our youth deserve it.

by
  • Nikkita Oliver
/ August 16, 2019 /
Updated at 1:56 p.m. Aug. 16, 2019
Eveline Ishisaka, 10, in her Greenwood home on Aug. 15, 2019. In March Ishisaka was dress-coded for wearing the dress pictured. (Photo by Dorothy Edwards/Crosscut)
Equity

A new dress code for Seattle schools looks to eliminate gender and racial bias

Students and parents advocated for a minimalist, districtwide dress code after they say some students were unfairly targeted by school-level dress codes.

by
  • Liz Brazile
/ August 16, 2019
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Equal Play: Will Women's Sports Ever Get a Fair Shake?

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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
Mayor Durkan swearing in
Opinion

This election season, we’re examining the role gender plays in news coverage. Here’s why

More women are running for office than at any period in our region's history. Local media need to get the story right — and we're here to help.

by
  • Kiana Scott &
  • Tamara Power-Drutis
/ 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
Environment

A new film argues Lower Snake dams make life worse for salmon, orcas and everyone in the PNW

As the documentary Dammed to Extinction tours the Northwest, its filmmakers argue time isn't up for orcas or salmon if we act now.

by
  • Hannah Weinberger
/ August 13, 2019 /
Updated on August 13th at 10:00 p.m.
Politics

Council promises Seattle its own Green New Deal

The ambitious plan is viewed as a first step, with advocates pushing for a follow-up.

by
  • Manola Secaira
/ August 12, 2019
Culture

Seattle Walk Report draws inspiration from city sidewalks

A (formerly!) anonymous comic illustrator proves the best way to fall back in love with our town is by exploring it on foot.

by
  • Brangien Davis
/ August 9, 2019
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