Growth Was 2018 the year Seattle's growth hit a speed bump? Seattle growth took a breather in 2018, but the sense of urgency remains. by Josh Cohen / December 31, 2018
Opinion Seattle's progress was at a standstill in 2018. Will this year be any different? Despite the turbulence of recent years, we can make the power of the people felt for good in Seattle and King County. by Nikkita Oliver & Dae Shik Kim Hawkins Jr. / December 29, 2018
Politics 2018 timeline: What happened in Seattle politics Did this year fly by for you? Here's a recap of what happened in local politics. by David Kroman / December 27, 2018
News City program moves Seattleites from homelessness to union jobs The Seattle Conservation Corps has been equipping homeless individuals with paid jobs in construction. by Lilly Fowler / December 19, 2018
Culture When being poor in Seattle was a criminal offense "I'd rather be in hell, than on the chain gang." by Eric Keto & Knute Berger / October 30, 2018
Politics Sawant calls for head tax revival, cuts to police to fund housing In a rally, the Seattle council member unveiled three proposals to raise $48 million for public housing in next year’s budget. by David Kroman / October 24, 2018
Politics Seattle considers $3M tent to shelter homeless Inspired by a Los Angeles project, Councilmember Mosqueda wants to take a public health approach to the ongoing crisis. by David Kroman / October 23, 2018
Equity New report details Seattle’s eviction epidemic Owing as little as $10 can get you evicted. by David Kroman & Josh Cohen / September 20, 2018
Opinion Why I started giving to the homeless The majority of homeless are unemployed, displaced and depressed — not people who will misuse a gift. by Allen Alston / September 20, 2018
Politics More help, fewer handcuffs for low-level offenders in King County Seattle's LEAD diversion program expected to expand to Burien and other south King County cities. by Lilly Fowler / September 11, 2018
Politics Supporting homeless individuals: How much do we spend? The homelessness crisis is proving immensely expensive to solve. But, a reader asks, what's the price tag on the alternative? by Manola Secaira / August 31, 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 Finding beds for the unsheltered: there was supposed to be an app for that Mayor Durkan has resurfaced an idea that SPD tried to implement years ago and it has some advocates feeling frustrated. by David Kroman / August 22, 2018
Opinion Safeco plan, a boon for billionaires, ignores our real problems Funding stadium improvements for the Mariners is a bad deal in our housing crisis. by Katie Wilson / August 22, 2018
Equity As kinship caregivers struggle, Washington’s foster care system benefits A crisis festers while family members who care for neglected kids receive little support from the state. by Allegra Abramo Investigate West / August 10, 2018