Politics Seattle City Council District 3: Joy Hollingsworth vs. Alex Hudson The cannabis farm owner and the former nonprofit director talk safety, homelessness and housing in the race to represent Central District and Capitol Hill. by Josh Cohen / October 3, 2023 / Updated: Oct. 3, 3:44 p.m.
Politics Seattle City Council District 2: Tammy Morales vs. Tanya Woo The first-term incumbent and a Chinatown-International District activist discuss their stances on displacement, homelessness, crime and policing. by Josh Cohen / September 29, 2023
Politics Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell releases $7.8B city budget proposal The 2024 update emphasizes spending on housing, homelessness, first responders and wages for human-services workers. by Josh Cohen / September 26, 2023 / Updated Sept. 27, 10:05 a.m.
Politics Seattle City Council District 1: Maren Costa vs. Rob Saka The activist and tech lawyer talk public safety, homelessness and climate as they vie to represent West Seattle, South Park, Georgetown and SODO. by Josh Cohen / September 26, 2023 / Sept. 26, 2023 3:57 P.M.
Politics Seattle City Council passes law to prosecute drug use, possession Proponents argue the new law will bolster treatment for substance-use disorders, while critics have called it a War on Drugs 2.0. by Josh Cohen / September 19, 2023
Politics Poll: Seattle voters want new direction on City Council But they disagree on whether to go left or right. by Josh Cohen / September 6, 2023
Politics Seattle city employees say low pay, safety contribute to vacancies 11 unions representing almost 6,000 city workers are bargaining for new three-year contracts. by Josh Cohen / August 21, 2023
Politics 9 new ways Seattle could raise taxes to balance its budget The city’s “Revenue Stabilization Workgroup” was tasked with crafting progressive taxes. Here’s what they came up with. by Josh Cohen / August 9, 2023
Politics It’s Primary Election Day in Washington. Here’s what to know We review the local races, initiatives and last-minute info you need before the polls close at 8 p.m. by Josh Cohen & Donna Gordon Blankinship / August 1, 2023
News What does substance-use treatment in Seattle actually look like? There are a slew of recovery services — medication-assisted, jailhouse, in- and outpatient — but stigma and other barriers pose challenges. by Josh Cohen / July 31, 2023 / Updated: 7/31/2023 1:58 p.m.
Politics Who’s raised the most money in Seattle City Council races? As primary ballots arrive in voters’ mailboxes, here are the current top fundraisers and Democracy Voucher recipients in each district. by Josh Cohen / July 13, 2023 / Updated: July 13, 2023 8:32 A.M.
Politics Maritime vs. real estate: Seattle’s decades-long rezoning fight The city is updating protections for waterfront industrial lands, but a fight over the SoDo ‘Makers District’ development could upend it. by Josh Cohen / July 7, 2023
Politics Mayor Harrell releases blueprint to ‘activate’ Downtown Seattle The laundry list includes ideas for denser housing and expanded homeless outreach — along with some Space Needle-level swings. by Josh Cohen / June 28, 2023
Politics The competing crises driving Seattle’s City Council election In crowded 2023 races, candidates have their work cut out to show voters they can make progress on issues such as crime and homelessness. by Josh Cohen / May 24, 2023
Politics Seattle City Council elections: Meet the 45 candidates Voters will elect members to represent the seven district council positions, with applicants ranging from U.S. veterans to a college student. by Josh Cohen & Venice Buhain / May 24, 2023