Youth Today Podcast | How homeless youth services adapted to COVID Season 1 , Episode 1 / February 7, 2022 The pandemic challenged providers who help young people. But for some organizations, it also spurred innovations.
Environment The new emergency responders: Librarians As climate change and extreme weather challenge Puget Sound's emergency services, libraries are increasingly at the front lines of community care. by Hannah Weinberger / February 2, 2022
Politics New King County homelessness authority kicks off with $170M budget The agency's leader wants those who are experiencing homelessness to help reshape policy and practices. by Josh Cohen / January 27, 2022
Politics Outgoing Seattle Mayor Durkan looks back with pride — and some regrets As Durkan prepares to leave office, she says her term will ultimately be defined by the city's pandemic response. by Nate Sanford / December 22, 2021
News Portland team fixes homes to prevent Black residents' displacement The group aims to generate wealth for Black homeowners, and prevent communities from gentrification by making repairs and renovations. by Hannah Wallace Reasons to be Cheerful / December 2, 2021
Opinion What it's going to take for Tacoma to become an 'anti-racist city' Mayor Victoria Woodards' high ambitions take aim at more than problems with policing. by Rubén Casas / November 30, 2021
Northwest Newsmakers Solving Homelessness A conversation with Marc Dones, CEO of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. November 12, 2021
Politics What González and Harrell’s council votes say about their mayoral bids As city council members, Lorena González and Bruce Harrell frequently voted on the same side, except on a few key issues. by David Kroman / October 22, 2021
Opinion Seattle survey wants to know: How do you feel about public safety? To address the polarizing issue of crime and public safety, the Seattle Public Safety Survey needs your participation. by Jacqueline B. Helfgott & William S. Parkin / October 19, 2021
News Some Western cities use trash cleanup to combat homelessness Cities are investing thousands of dollars in clean up programs during the pandemic. by Jenni Bergal Stateline / October 19, 2021
Environment The West’s housing crisis pushes unhoused families to live in forests They live nomadic lifestyles, setting up tents and amenities on public lands far from populated areas. by Sarah Tory High Country News / October 7, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS How a friendship and a new book transformed my view of Seattle A UW professor’s difficult book provides an important glimpse at the city, from the perspective of its most marginalized residents. by Mason Bryan / October 5, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS What will it take to earn your vote? Question Seattle candidates here We’re gathering your questions on housing and homelessness, policing and public safety, taxes, and more big issues impacting the city. by Ana Sofia Knauf / September 28, 2021
Opinion A new book puts homelessness at the center of Seattle history Local author Josephine Ensign reveals how the city’s long legacy of poverty is crucial to understanding our current crisis. by Mason Bryan / September 27, 2021
Opinion 6 reasons September could mean crisis for many Washingtonians In the next month, rent increases will return, people will begin losing unemployment and eviction protections are set to expire. Oh, and the pandemic is raging. by Katie Wilson / August 25, 2021