Opinion Saving Pike Place Market from the pandemic With tourism down, a new campaign seeks to help the iconic public space recover from the impacts of the coronavirus lockdown. by Knute Berger / June 17, 2020
News The future of Capitol Hill’s protest zone may lie in Seattle history Could the East Precinct follow in the footsteps of Daybreak Star, El Centro de la Raza and Northwest African American Museum? by Margo Vansynghel & David Kroman / June 17, 2020
Environment In Seattle’s CHAZ, a community garden takes root Marcus Henderson’s edible act of resistance began with a single basil sprout. Now he wants to feed a revolution and redefine public space. by Hannah Weinberger / June 15, 2020
Support for The New Normal is provided by Comcast. The New Normal: A bus driver steers Seattle through crisis As an operator for King County Metro, Clay McClure risks his own health and safety to keep the community moving during the pandemic. by Matt M. McKnight / June 15, 2020
News Pandemic, then protests: Why some Seattle businesses boarded up Store owners say that recent lootings, aggressive police tactics, and even the city’s short-lived curfew complicate business. by Manola Secaira / June 12, 2020
Opinion Todos necesitamos ayuda frente a la pandemia. Las familias indocumentadas no la están recibiendo Washington debería proveer apoyo económico para los migrantes indocumentados. Sin esa ayuda, muchos de nosotros nos enfrentamos a lo impensable. by Antonio Salazar / June 11, 2020
Opinion We all need pandemic relief. Undocumented families aren't getting it Washington state should provide financial help for undocumented immigrants. Without it, many of us face the unthinkable. by Antonio Salazar / June 11, 2020
Opinion How Seattle's unemployed survived the Great Depression Built around the principle of mutual aid, the Unemployed Citizens League organized to help the poor and influence local politics. by Katie Wilson / June 10, 2020
Culture A tattoo artist learns the essential work of tending to the dead For one Seattleite, confronting mortality is hands-on during the pandemic. by Margo Vansynghel / June 9, 2020
Politics WA’s coming budget cuts could dwarf those of the Great Recession A $7 billion shortfall is predicted — so far. Here’s a look at some of the services and state programs that could get cut. by Melissa Santos / June 9, 2020 / 1:29 p.m. June 9
News Finally allowed to reopen, WA employers wonder: Now what? Rehiring and paying employees are among big problems on the horizon for many businesses. by Manola Secaira / June 5, 2020
Opinion Actions we can take to tame WA’s unemployment crisis From restaurant vouchers to universal basic income, here are some ideas for jump-starting our economic recovery. by Katie Wilson / June 3, 2020
Opinion Don't bail out the new Washington State Convention Center The biggest public construction project in Seattle history should have built homes, schools and parks. by David Dahl / June 1, 2020
News Unemployment in King County hits communities of color hardest Jobless rate hits 40% in some immigrant neighborhoods near Sea-Tac. by David Kroman / May 29, 2020
Opinion Washington's uphill battle to get back to work With a COVID-19 vaccine still out of reach, stimulating the economy and slashing unemployment present an extraordinary challenge for lawmakers. by Katie Wilson / May 27, 2020