Opinion In Washington state, housing is the question and the answer The pandemic reminds us that home is central to civic life. It's time we made housing security a social right for all. by Shaun Scott / November 25, 2020
Culture Spend Thanksgiving experiencing Native art around Seattle This holiday season, look to contemporary Indigenous art for authentic Native American stories. by Margo Vansynghel & Brangien Davis / November 19, 2020
Inside Cascade PBS Why this homelessness story stuck with us Homeless youth are difficult to interview, so stories like the one "Patrick" shared are stark, rare and hard to forget. by Mark Baumgarten / October 6, 2020
Opinion Eviction moratoriums in Washington won’t last forever For many tenants here and across the country, back rent is piling up, and the problem will likely get worse. by Katie Wilson / September 23, 2020
News What’s stopping King County from opening more homeless shelters? At least one building meant for emergency use sits empty, even as people still live outside. by David Kroman / September 21, 2020
Politics Mayor Durkan talks Seattle police, protests, homelessness and more Mayor Durkan said reimagining public safety is just one part of a bigger evolution the city must make to combat inequities. by Donna Gordon Blankinship / September 17, 2020
News Motel eviction exposes gaps in Seattle’s low-income housing options The recently condemned Everspring Inn was a hazard, but it was better than the streets for its residents. Now some are asking, “What’s the alternative?” by David Kroman / August 18, 2020
Opinion Don’t close King County’s hotel homeless shelters The makeshift shelter in Bellevue has been a respite for many women. It’s set to close at the end of August. by Alisa Chatinsky / August 10, 2020
Opinion The teens found guilty of murder in the Jungle deserve mercy The young lives of James and Jerome Taafulisia were beset by poverty and neglect when they committed their violent crimes. So was mine. by Jeremiah Bourgeois / August 3, 2020
Equity After leaving addiction treatment, young adults often face homelessness Washington state lawmakers have pledged to provide support for this at-risk group by the end of the year. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / July 22, 2020
News WA’s eviction ban faces uncertain future, leaving renters in limbo As the moratorium nears expiration, landlords prepare to sue the state to roll back pandemic housing protections. by David Kroman / July 14, 2020
News If police are defunded, Seattle firefighters could face a new reality City council members and community groups are pushing for a third way to help people in crisis, which may involve some firefighters. by Lilly Fowler / July 13, 2020
Opinion What makes a business tax progressive? Seattle offers a case study In the state with the most regressive tax system in the country, the Seattle City Council is weighing options for taxing large corporations. by Katie Wilson / July 1, 2020
Opinion Ongoing stimulus for low-income residents can save WA communities Inequities in our society have been laid bare by the pandemic. Bold action is required. by Marcy Bowers & Beto Yarce / June 23, 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