Politics Seattle City Council elections: Meet the 45 candidates Voters will elect members to represent the seven district council positions, with applicants ranging from U.S. veterans to a college student. by Josh Cohen & Venice Buhain / May 24, 2023
Politics The competing crises driving Seattle’s City Council election In crowded 2023 races, candidates have their work cut out to show voters they can make progress on issues such as crime and homelessness. by Josh Cohen / May 24, 2023
Politics King County Council sends Human Services levy to August ballot In a debate between increasing the levy size and combating tax fatigue, councilmembers opted not to give their two cents. by Josh Cohen / May 4, 2023
News Seattle's historic Pacific Hospital could house unsheltered youth The Beacon Hill building would be a “launch pad” to prepare residents for independent adulthood. by Josh Cohen / April 28, 2023
Politics King County crisis center measure leads at first vote drop Voters are deciding whether to raise property taxes to fund walk-in behavioral health centers, residential treatment and higher wages. by Josh Cohen / April 25, 2023
News Washington is still offering stipends to homeless-service workers Human-services employees can apply through June 2 to receive $2,000. by Josh Cohen / April 17, 2023
News Seattle city budget outlook reflects an uncertain economy Inflation, widespread tech layoffs and a depressed real estate market will lead to less tax revenue. by Josh Cohen / April 14, 2023
Politics King County to vote this month on a levy for crisis care centers A $1.25 billion proposal on the special election ballot would open five on-demand mental health and addiction facilities and increase worker wages. by Josh Cohen / April 6, 2023
Politics King County levy renewal may not cover affordable-housing costs Advocates warn that the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy needs to increase to match rising construction expenses. by Josh Cohen / April 3, 2023
Politics Seattle passes first-in-the-nation paid sick leave for gig workers The move makes the pandemic-era benefit permanent for app-based independent contractors, such as food delivery and laundry service workers. by Josh Cohen / March 28, 2023