Politics Seattle Councilmember pushes housing, community development pilot Tammy Morales is proposing the Connected Communities program to incentivize construction of affordable housing and amenities through looser zoning rules. by Josh Cohen / March 26, 2024
Politics Judge rules Washington high-capacity magazine law unconstitutional Attorney General Bob Ferguson has vowed to keep the ban alive, and the state Supreme Court has allowed it to stay in place for now. by Josh Cohen / April 10, 2024
Politics Here’s what’s in the proposed $1.35B Seattle transportation levy The property tax would pay for road repaving, bridge repair, bike lanes and sidewalks. Advocates say it should do more. by Josh Cohen / April 5, 2024
News King County wants its own corrections officer training program Officials say a long waitlist for the state-run academy is causing hiring delays while county jails struggle with understaffing. by Josh Cohen / April 8, 2024
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
Politics How will ‘missing middle’ zoning impact Seattle housing? A new Washington state law allows 4-6 unit buildings across the city. Here's what that might look like. by Josh Cohen / June 5, 2023
News Courts consider lifting federal oversight of Seattle police The SPD has been under a Department of Justice ‘consent decree’ since 2012 due to excessive use of force. by Josh Cohen / May 30, 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