Growth The man who forever changed Seattle's skyline Paul Allen's real estate investments leave a complicated legacy. by Eric Keto & Josh Cohen / October 23, 2018
Politics When Seattle just said ‘no’ Video: Three instances where visions of the future ran up against the Seattle Process. by Eric Keto & Knute Berger / October 16, 2018
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
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 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
Environment We’re putting homes in wildfire paths For people living in the “wildland-urban interface,” wildfire risk is the new normal, and the risk is increasing as more people move into places where cul-de-sac meets forest or sagebrush. by Ashley Ahearn / August 27, 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
News $2.4M land deal brings jazz school, affordable housing to Rainier Valley Seattle JazzED and Capitol Hill Housing plan to redevelop part of the former Imperial Lanes bowling alley site. by Josh Cohen / 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
Politics Sawant joins the Showbox fight The socialist council member wants to expand the Pike Place Market historic preservation district to save the beloved venue. by David Kroman / August 1, 2018
Opinion Is landmarking a building all a facade? Landmarking is no panacea. It'll take a village to save Seattle's historic Showbox Nightclub. by Knute Berger / August 1, 2018
Growth Can Seattle finally make good on downtown bike lanes? Seattle isn't a leading bike city anymore, but can this help it get its title back? by Josh Cohen / July 30, 2018