Civics and Culture

A photo of King County ballot drop box on a sunny day.

Odd-Year Elections Suppress Tenant Votes but Even-Year Election Bill Can Fix That

Municipal and county elections are held on odd years in Washington State, but some lawmakers want to change that. Rep. Mia Gregerson (D-SeaTac) introduced...

The View From Nathan’s Bus: Not Because It Is Easy

I like the ten P.M. crowd. If you drive buses through downtown at the top of this hour, you'll notice it contains what I call...

Seattle Metronatural

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U04qKoFoLIs If you're in need of a little pick-me-up today, you're just in luck! Visit Seattle has a new, quirky little video that will leave...

From the Driver’s Seat: Happy New Year!

Third and Union really does it for me, for some reason. It feels like a vortex of the city just as much as the...

Seattle Officials Tout Safety, Mental Health Interventions for New School Year

City and school officials promise a tangible change in safety and student supports when the new school year begins. But they're delivering fewer mental health investments than student groups requested.

Monthly Meetups Are Back (Online) on May 12th with Councilmember Andrew Lewis

After several months of cancellations due to the pandemic, we are relaunching our monthly meetups online this month with Seattle City Councilmember Andrew Lewis...
Jane Jacobs in glasses with apartment towers in the background.

Attend A ‘Jane’s Walk’ This Weekend To Celebrate Jane Jacobs’ 100th Birthday

Jane Jacobs, a hero to many an urbanist, was born one hundred years ago today. This weekend, Seattle is celebrating with "Jane's Walks" throughout...

Who’s Afraid of “Trunk-or-Treat”?

As American families abandon traditional trick-or-treating for "safer" alternatives like Trunk-or-Treat, a rare opportunity for neighborhood community engagement is lost. Halloween collects its more than its...