Growth After density win, Seattle eyes future housing fights This week the city paved the way for 6,000 new affordable homes. They’ll need to greenlight 14,000 more to meet their goal. by Josh Cohen / March 21, 2019 / Updated: March 21, 2019, 11:02 a.m.
Equity Library fines hit Seattle's lower-income neighborhoods hardest In her $213M library proposal, Mayor Durkan suggests eliminating fines. Data show the poorest areas stand to benefit most. by David Kroman / March 20, 2019
Growth Council approves a taller, denser Seattle. What does that mean for housing? After years of battle, controversial zoning changes in 27 neighborhoods finally win approval. by Josh Cohen / March 18, 2019
Culture An artist muses on the death of his neighbor: the Viaduct Baso Fibonacci has created art next to Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct for 10 years. He puts on one more show as the demolition begins. by Brad Curran & Matt M. McKnight / March 18, 2019
Opinion How one woman finds hope when 'nothing good ever happens' With a string of bad luck, including homelessness, Kamla Patton still finds a way to stay positive. by Glenn Nelson / March 18, 2019
News After New Zealand mosque attack, Seattle-area Muslims gather to grieve A community is urged to remain vigilant following the terrorist attack, which killed 50. by Lilly Fowler & David Kroman / March 15, 2019 / Updated on Sunday, March 17 at 4:15 p.m.
Politics Mayor Durkan sees 'golden years' on other side of the Seattle Squeeze In a recent brief conversation in her office, Jenny Durkan was optimistic about the years ahead. by Knute Berger / March 15, 2019
Culture What to do with Michael Jackson's legacy? Seattle tiptoes around it Like the rest of the world, Seattle is battling its own conscience regarding MJ in light of the Leaving Neverland documentary. by Agueda Pacheco Flores / March 15, 2019
Opinion Boeing will fix this problem — but can the company fix itself? The old Boeing used to be innovative and play the long game. by T.M. Sell / March 15, 2019
Environment Seattle's only community lab puts a DIY spin on biotech Tucked away on a U District sidestreet, SoundBio Lab caters to anyone who wants to experiment with molecular biology. by Hannah Weinberger / March 13, 2019
Opinion Will Seattle save WA's only Black-owned bookstore? If we really believed in racial and social justice in this city, we'd try to save the Life Enrichment Bookstore, or LEMS. by Nikkita Oliver / March 11, 2019
Equity How Seattle plans to tackle an already controversial 2020 census With more money and added pressure to get the census right, Mayor Jenny Durkan's task force says it will focus on immigrants and other vulnerable populations. by Lilly Fowler / March 8, 2019
News Before he died, a King County inmate pled for help — he didn’t get it Attorneys representing the long-time partner of Derek Hutchinson are demanding an inquest. by David Kroman / March 7, 2019
Growth Magnolia's 13-year fight over affordable housing nears a truce Seattle plans to redevelop Fort Lawton with 238 units of affordable housing and 21 acres of park space. by Josh Cohen / March 6, 2019
Environment When Seattle cared more about coal than climate change Today we fight it, but generations ago the city thrived on it. by Knute Berger & Stephen Hegg / March 5, 2019