Seattle Council Narrowly Rejects ‘War on Drugs’ Bill
Councilmembers Nelson and Pedersen, with scant evidence, claimed jail and forced treatment would make a dent in the opiate epidemic.
The push to reignite the...
How King County’s Basic Income Program Could Fight Poverty and Increase Safety
Research has showed the promise of guaranteed basic income programs to interrupt the cycle of poverty, and participants in King County's pilot program told The Urbanist that it had helped them improve their circumstances.
Sunday Video: What Is The ‘Correct’ Speed Limit?
Jason Slaughter of Not Just Bikes dives into why lower speeds limits are good society and what the best speed limits are for cities....
A Perspective from the City Across the Lake
It was fitting for my first full day in the Pacific Northwest to start off with a cold and rainy January morning. As I...
Consent Decree Judge Contemplates Police Reform under a New City Attorney
On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge James Robart summoned City Attorney Pete Holmes and Court Monitor Anthony Oftelie to his courtroom to get an update...
WALeg Wednesday: Saldaña Drops Bill to End Jaywalking
More housing bills queued up in Week 2
Welcome to the second week of the Washington State Legislature 2023 Session. We have added two new...
Council Poised To Approve $149 Million North Precinct Design
The controversial, expensive, and seemingly rushed-through North Seattle police precinct is now headed for a vote of the full City Council on Monday, which...
Council’s Homeless Sweeps Bill Could Lead To Showdown With Mayor
The Seattle City Council's Human Services and Public Health Committee held a special meeting yesterday (video) to consider legislation to make treatment of the...