Politics Seattle's decade-plus backyard cottage fight, annotated It probably isn't over, but now is a good time to look back on the long process. by David Kroman & Josh Cohen / October 4, 2018 / Updated Oct. 18 at 12:35 PM
Growth Seattle wants to give away land for affordable housing The move is aimed at introducing more density and economic diversity to central neighborhoods that offer essential services. by Josh Cohen / October 3, 2018
Growth Homeless services and cyclist safety collide in Pioneer Square Responding to complaints, Seattle DOT is removing planters from the 2nd Ave bike lane. by Josh Cohen / September 28, 2018
Politics Why you’re paying too much for an old apartment New study shows that Seattle's lack of new housing helped drive up rents for older buildings. by Josh Cohen / September 19, 2018
Politics Without a third streetcar line, are the other two worth keeping? The downtown Seattle line could quadruple ridership, but cost $252 million. by Josh Cohen / September 14, 2018
Politics Poor performance prompts overhaul of bus service for people with disabilities King County Metro is changing Access buses after complaints of late pick-ups and long rides. by Josh Cohen / September 7, 2018
Politics Seattle streetcar’s costs rise, but Durkan remains undecided about its future A $500,000 report on the viability of the Center City Connector line has some good news and some bad news. by David Kroman / August 31, 2018
Politics As Seattle booms, council scrambles to save city trees Rob Johnson is rushing to pass a new ordinance, but activists say it leaves the trees vulnerable. by Robert McClure & Julie Davidow Investigate West / August 27, 2018
Politics Affordable housing, but at what cost? Facing limited housing options and an unhelpful bureaucracy, one tenant has little choice but to stay in a rodent-infested apartment. by David Kroman / August 24, 2018
Politics Does Dow Constantine’s Showbox rescue plan stand a chance? The King County Executive floated an idea to use an existing tool to save the music venue. It could happen. Maybe. by Josh Cohen / August 20, 2018
Growth Why do so many new apartment buildings in Seattle look the same? We asked an expert to deconstruct Seattle's new architecture. by Eric Keto / August 15, 2018
Growth UW expansion sharpens debate over city’s power An alliance of interests are pressing Seattle leaders to require transit and housing equity in campus plans. by Josh Cohen / August 13, 2018
Growth Bellevue’s slow roll into bike share could lead to something big With lessons learned from other locales, officials are welcoming Lime Bikes to city streets featuring new bike lanes. by Josh Cohen / August 6, 2018
Growth As other agencies launch electric buses, Sound Transit stalls The regional agency spins its wheels while Metro enjoys the cost savings and health benefits its diesel-free fleet brings. by Josh Cohen / August 3, 2018
Culture As Seattle’s Black community is pushed south, a children’s clinic follows Seattle's Odessa Brown Children's Clinic is scheduled to break ground next year for a second location at the Othello light rail station. by David Kroman / July 31, 2018