Politics Seattle passes $47.5M business tax After months of contentious debate, City Council unanimously approves a scaled-down tax on largest employers. by David Kroman / May 14, 2018 / Updated 6:20 p.m.
Opinion Workers of the world, unite — against Kshama Sawant After the business tax dramas of last week, the left's hold on Seattle politics may be shaken. by John Carlson / May 9, 2018
Politics Amazon’s threat to halt construction isn’t scaring Seattle — yet Amazon talks about slowing down growth in Seattle if a new tax targets it. At first glance, the City Council appears unworried. by David Kroman / May 2, 2018 / Updated: 4:00 PM
Politics Growth’s impact on Lake Union: More flights — and a seaplane runway A long-awaited airstrip of sorts will arrive in late May, as a new Seattle-Vancouver, B.C. flight takes off. by Kristen M. Clark / April 27, 2018
Culture So Seattle: The military surplus store that’s a mainstay in Belltown The Federal Army & Navy Surplus store, with its MREs and Ghillie Suits, has been in business since the 1950s. by Mike Seely / April 25, 2018
Politics Seattle revives controversial business tax to combat homelessness The proposed new $75 million-a-year tax targets businesses earning more than $20 million. by David Kroman / April 20, 2018
Politics Reviving an old Seattle transit solution: Water taxis A private water taxi could ferry people between home and jobs in such centers as South Lake Union and Renton. by Knute Berger Crosscut's staff columnist / April 19, 2018
Politics Can anything truly fix SODO’s parking mess? City Hall says it wants to make changes, but some neighborhood business owners are skeptical. by Kristen M. Clark / April 5, 2018
Tech A Redmond company’s cosmic gamble Planetary Resources sees asteroid mining as a long-term venture — and an economic game-changer. by John Stang / March 28, 2018
Environment Tempers flare over how a solar company gambled with customers’ money Customers say Legend Solar took money for solar panels that were never delivered. by Tony Schick EarthFix / March 15, 2018
Politics How growth ignited a $500K parking battle in SODO Seattle’s parking apocalypse has paralyzed SODO — but the city won’t compromise by Kristen M. Clark / March 8, 2018
Culture Seattle’s business community has a new face — and she’s from Tacoma The new leader of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce says she will emphasize collaborations across the Puget Sound area. by Kristen M. Clark / February 17, 2018
Tech How the gig economy is radically reshaping labor Companies like Uber, Postmates and TaskRabbit have given workers new freedom and flexibility, but what have they lost in the process? by Caroline Gerdes / February 8, 2018
Tech What it will take to win Amazon's HQ2 Are corporate tax breaks a smart investment to secure local jobs, or a giveaway of public money to private shareholders? by Caroline Gerdes / February 8, 2018
Tech How corporations can be forces for good Companies like REI and Starbucks are giving back to communities and the environment, but could they be doing more? by Mason Bryan / February 8, 2018