Politics High lead levels at King County jail have inmates and staff using bottled water Staff are bringing in water for washing dishes, drinking and cooking "out of an abundance of caution." by David Kroman / September 3, 2019
Equity Families accuse Seattle Public Schools of mishandling civil rights complaints They contend that what should be avenues of recourse for families and accountability for staff often lead nowhere. by Liz Brazile / September 3, 2019 / Updated September 9, 2019 at 10:54 a.m.
Equity Justice for children fuels this former judge Crosscut Courage Award winner Bobbe Bridge has spent a lifetime advocating for youth. by Sheila Cain / September 3, 2019
Opinion Seattle is addicted to bad narratives about homelessness At the root of the crisis is not substance abuse, but a broken economy. by Lola E. Peters / September 2, 2019
Equity Introducing the 2019 Courage Award winners Meet the six disrupters stepping up, speaking out and making a difference. by Sheila Cain / September 2, 2019
Growth King County lost FEMA homelessness funding because the region is too wealthy Despite its homelessness "state of emergency," King County no longer qualifies for a federal grant used by local shelters and food banks. by Josh Cohen / August 30, 2019
Culture How a pioneering Black dancer may have inspired the Space Needle A new documentary explores the artistic connection between two Seattle icons: the Space Needle and midcentury dancer Syvilla Fort. (BJ Bullert) by Brangien Davis / August 30, 2019
Opinion People with disabilities need to get around. Seattle needs to make it easier City Hall has an opportunity to make the city more livable for all of us — and to fight climate change along the way. by Anna Zivarts / August 28, 2019
Environment Washington is usually ablaze with wildfires this time of year. What happened? Experts say a comparatively cool, wet summer kept the megafires of recent years out of most of the state. But we aren’t out of the woods yet. by Hannah Weinberger / August 27, 2019 / Updated at 12:23 p.m. August 27
Opinion Now that the Mercer Mega Block is sold, let's think bigger about public land The $143.5M sale in South Lake Union will raise millions for affordable housing, but what could Seattle accomplish with a little more imagination? by Katie Wilson / August 26, 2019
Politics Seattle's primary turnout was largest since 2011, which could mean big numbers in November Seattle's wealthiest precincts turned out in force. But younger voters and renters also saw increases from past years. by David Kroman / August 23, 2019
Growth Seattle's 'microtransit' experiment drives people to light rail. Is it working? Four months in, ridership on the $3.2M Via service is reportedly exceeding expectations. by Josh Cohen / August 22, 2019
Culture What comes after the Viaduct? This Seattle architect has big ideas In the latest episode of The Teardown, David Miller contemplates the role of Seattle's Viaduct in his life and his city, as well as his role in unmaking it. by Brad Curran / August 21, 2019
Opinion In Seattle's housing crisis, can backyard cottages help families reconnect? Recent zoning changes make it easier to build these dwellings. They could mix up the modern middle-class American life. by Brett Holverstott / August 20, 2019
Opinion The view of Seattle's 'most forgotten neighborhood' — from those fighting for its future South Park is mired in air, noise and water pollution. This hasn't stopped the onslaught of gentrification. by Glenn Nelson / August 20, 2019