This Changes Everything Podcast | Coronavirus is deadly for small businesses, too Season 1 , Episode 9 / June 24, 2020 The pandemic has shuttered restaurants and shops, many permanently. What will replace them?
News Mayor proposes $20M cut to Seattle Police budget amid COVID shortfall The 5% decrease is a step toward closing the city's $378 million budget gap, but also less than the 50% cut protesters are demanding. by David Kroman / June 23, 2020
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 With a new proposal, Seattle now has two business taxes on the table The measure from Councilmember Mosqueda would likely raise over $200 million annually from top-earning companies. by David Kroman / June 16, 2020 / Updated June 16 at 4:15 p.m.
Opinion Washington must prioritize equity as it responds to crises A state senator reflects on how to move past our current moment of upheaval. by Joe Nguyen / 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
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
Opinion Washington’s lockdown rebellion has quietly gone mainstream People across the state have started to resist the shut down, doing what they think is prudent as the state flattens the coronavirus infection curve. by John Carlson / May 29, 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
Inside Cascade PBS Reopening WA: Ask Gov. Inslee about our pandemic response Crosscut is hosting a free Q&A with the governor. We want your questions to guide the conversation. by Anne Christnovich / May 27, 2020
Opinion The flicker of climate hope in our pandemic dread Emissions have fallen as more people stay home, and fossil fuels have taken a hit. We must keep the momentum going. by Katie Wilson / May 20, 2020