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 Seattle City Council District 2: Tammy Morales vs. Tanya Woo The first-term incumbent and a Chinatown-International District activist discuss their stances on displacement, homelessness, crime and policing. by Josh Cohen / September 29, 2023
Politics Seattle City Council District 3: Joy Hollingsworth vs. Alex Hudson The cannabis farm owner and the former nonprofit director talk safety, homelessness and housing in the race to represent Central District and Capitol Hill. by Josh Cohen / October 3, 2023 / Updated: Oct. 3, 3:44 p.m.
Politics Seattle City Council District 1: Maren Costa vs. Rob Saka The activist and tech lawyer talk public safety, homelessness and climate as they vie to represent West Seattle, South Park, Georgetown and SODO. by Josh Cohen / September 26, 2023 / Sept. 26, 2023 3:57 P.M.
Politics Seattle City Council District 7: Andrew Lewis vs. Bob Kettle The incumbent City Councilmember and the retired Naval officer explain their plans for the city’s Downtown — and dig into other issues. by Josh Cohen / October 19, 2023 / Updated: Oct. 19. 8:49 p.m.
Politics Seattle City Council District 5: Cathy Moore vs. ChrisTiana ObeySumner In north Seattle, a former Superior Court judge and an equity consultant share their ideas on policing, crime, housing and homelessness. by Josh Cohen / October 10, 2023 / Updated Oct. 10. 3:15 p.m.
Politics Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell releases $7.8B city budget proposal The 2024 update emphasizes spending on housing, homelessness, first responders and wages for human-services workers. by Josh Cohen / September 26, 2023 / Updated Sept. 27, 10:05 a.m.
Politics Seattle City Council District 4: Ron Davis vs. Maritza Rivera The tech entrepreneur and the civil servant talk about their plans for housing, homelessness and public safety in northeast Seattle. by Josh Cohen / October 5, 2023 / Updated: Oct. 6, 1:31 p.m.
The Rainier Ave. Problem Looking southbound on Rainier Ave S from a pedestrian footbridge. by Josh Cohen / November 23, 2014
A walkable, bikable Montlake? Just add money Seattle's new 520 dream plan would turn its side of the new bridge into a haven for walkers and bikers. by Josh Cohen / November 11, 2014