Politics Why don’t Seattle renters know their rights? A new study has revealed a lack of knowledge around new tenant laws. A network of public and nonprofit entities are tasked with changing that. by Josh Cohen / July 27, 2018
Growth Olympia wants to avoid Seattle's housing fate The city has proposed sweeping zoning changes to promote "missing middle" housing. by Josh Cohen / June 25, 2018
Equity Where to put affordable housing? On top of a light rail station Affordable housing is finally going to sprout right on top of the Capitol Hill light rail station. But some think it's too little. by Josh Cohen / June 20, 2018
Growth State takes on housing and homelessness with 7 new laws The 2018 legislative session might have been one of the state’s most productive for housing and homelessness laws. by Josh Cohen / June 15, 2018
Growth Want a one-bedroom in Seattle? You'll need a $61K salary In King County, a one-bedroom apartment requires an hourly wage of $29.40, up from $24.02 a year earlier. by Josh Cohen / June 13, 2018
Politics Seattle repeals controversial business tax The move comes less than a month after the head tax passed unanimously, but City Hall vows to find new solutions. by Josh Cohen / June 12, 2018 / Updated 7:18 p.m.
Environment Can Seattle's trees survive its boom? Environmentalists and a Seattle City Council member are pushing to do more to protect existing trees. by Josh Cohen / June 7, 2018
Growth Is Seattle ready to take backyard cottages mainstream? Seattle could be close to making it easier to build backyard cottages and mother-in-law apartments. Or not. by Josh Cohen / June 4, 2018
Just in: Read the city's report on neighborhood councils and inequality by Josh Cohen / July 19, 2016