State Senate Taps Bateman for Housing Chair in Major Committee Shakeup
Big changes are coming to the Washington State Senate in 2025, including the elevation of incoming Senator Jessica Bateman to a high profile post as head of the Housing Committee, a symbol of the continued salience of the issue.
Seattle Pursues Looser Police Hiring Standards After High-Profile Screening Failure
The Seattle Police Department hired a cop with a record of reckless driving who went on to kill Jaahnavi Kandula while driving recklessly. However, instead of tightening hiring protocols, Seattle officials are looking to loosen them further.
Vote Yes on 2022 Seattle and Tacoma Public School Levies
Ballots for the 2022 Seattle Public Schools (SPS) Capital Levy are due tomorrow, Tuesday, February 8th. To be accepted, they must postmarked or deposited...
Reminder: Ballots Due Tomorrow
Ballots are due tomorrow, November 3rd. If you haven't already, slap a stamp on them and slip them in the mailbox. Or save yourself a...
Parking Reform Gains Momentum at Washington Legislature
Senate Bill 5184 would put a cap on out-of-control parking mandates. It passed out of the Washington State Senate's Housing Committee on Wednesday, clearing its first hurdle.
Where To Watch Growing Seattle Candidate Forum Tonight
The Urbanist is a proud cosponsor of a candidate forum tonight called Growing Seattle. The forum's theme is transportation and housing policy and will...
2020 General Election Results: Early Returns
As of 8pm this evening, the early returns for the 2020 General Election have been posted. Counting will continue over the coming weeks, usually...
Tim Eyman Is Back with Another Anti-Transportation Initiative, and It’s Going to the Ballot
Washington voters are poised to weigh in on an initiative (I-976) targeting a suite of car tab fees this November. Tim Eyman, an elections...