Politics Seattle City Council appoints Tanya Woo to fill District 8 seat Woo initially ran for the District 2 seat, backed by Chinatown-International District leaders and big businesses. by Josh Cohen / January 23, 2024 / Updated: Jan 23, 4:55 p.m.
Politics What’s it like to be appointed to the Seattle City Council? Recent temps Kirsten Harris-Talley, Abel Pacheco and John Okamoto share their experience and advice as the Council prepares to fill its open seat. by Josh Cohen / January 19, 2024
Politics 72 people applied for the Seattle City Council’s vacant seat The Council has until Jan. 23 to fill the opening left by Teresa Mosqueda. The chosen member will serve until voters elect a replacement in November. by Josh Cohen / January 11, 2024
Politics New Seattle City Council sworn in, Sara Nelson elected president The Council kicked off the year swearing in five new members and two incumbents. by Josh Cohen / January 2, 2024
Northwest Reports Podcast | Seattle is still re-envisioning the future of Downtown Season 1 , Episode 49 / December 20, 2023 Taylor Swift shows and MLB All-Star Week brought business this summer, but the city center is still hurting. Reporter Josh Cohen offers some updates.
News The post-pandemic ups and downs of Seattle’s Downtown recovery As 2023 ends, returns to offices at the city’s center hover around 55%. Here’s what’s going well and what still needs fixing. by Josh Cohen / December 19, 2023
Politics Seattle City Council candidates got $2.4M from Democracy Vouchers Voters in the Nov. election were able to distribute public campaign funds in $25 increments. Where did the money land? by Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 27, 2023
Politics City Council amended Seattle’s $7.8B budget. Here’s what’s changing The current Council, in one of its last actions, added 120 amendments to Mayor Harrell’s proposal to prioritize homelessness, housing and police bonuses. by Josh Cohen / November 20, 2023
Politics A largely new Seattle City Council to take office in January With ballot counting nearly finished, five new councilmembers are set to join three incumbents and one appointee. by Josh Cohen / November 15, 2023
Politics Gaps narrow in Seattle City Council races, Strauss flips to lead On Thursday, incumbents Morales and Lewis gained ground in an election that will shape the city’s approach to policing, drugs and homelessness. by Josh Cohen / November 7, 2023 / Updated: November 9, 5:00 p.m.
Politics Outside interests spend more than $1M on Seattle City Council races The majority of funds come from businesses and real estate groups supporting conservative candidates, while unions mostly back progressives. by Josh Cohen / October 30, 2023
Politics Seattle City Council District 7: Andrew Lewis vs. Bob Kettle The incumbent City Councilmember and the retired Naval officer explain their plans for the city’s Downtown — and dig into other issues. by Josh Cohen / October 19, 2023 / Updated: Oct. 19. 8:49 p.m.
Politics Seattle City Council District 6: Dan Strauss vs. Pete Hanning An incumbent councilmember and a former small-business owner make their case to lead on public safety, homelessness and housing. by Josh Cohen / October 13, 2023
Politics Seattle City Council District 5: Cathy Moore vs. ChrisTiana ObeySumner In north Seattle, a former Superior Court judge and an equity consultant share their ideas on policing, crime, housing and homelessness. by Josh Cohen / October 10, 2023 / Updated Oct. 10. 3:15 p.m.
Politics Seattle City Council District 4: Ron Davis vs. Maritza Rivera The tech entrepreneur and the civil servant talk about their plans for housing, homelessness and public safety in northeast Seattle. by Josh Cohen / October 5, 2023 / Updated: Oct. 6, 1:31 p.m.