Council Committee Greenlights SoDo Housing Proposal Despite Strong Port Opposition
The 3-2 vote in committee sets up a final decision later this month, but the Port of Seattle is suggesting they may take legal action against the move.
October 11: Meet Mayoral Candidate Cary Moon at The Urbanist Meetup
The Urbanist will be joined by Seattle mayoral candidate Cary Moon at our October 11 meetup. We endorsed Moon in the hotly contested primary...
37 Bills We’re Watching as the Washington State Legislature Convenes Today
The Washington State Legislature will convene today at noon. Hundreds of bills have already been prefiled for the marathon 105-day legislative session. In the...
In Last Stand, Harrell Intensifies Negative Attacks on Wilson
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has increasingly staked his reelection bid on going negative on challenger Katie Wilson. But the desperate attacks have blowback potential. Here's why.
Sunday Video: Darya Farivar Talk at October Urbanist Meetup
Check out the video from our talk with Darya Farivar at The Urbanist's October virtual meetup. Farivar is running for State Representative in the...
New Chief Barnes Pledges Seattle Police Department Will ‘Return to Normal’
New Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes outlined his strategy in a presentation to the Seattle City Council, pledging the department would put scandals behind it and forge ahead with new resolve.
Harrell’s Expanded Surveillance Program Clears Hurdle in Seattle Council
Despite public outcry and limited outreach, Seattle City Council’s public safety committee greenlit Mayor Harrell's pilot program installing 24/7 surveillance cameras in three neighborhoods and purchasing real-time crime center software and staff. The legislation moves to a full council vote on October 8.
Seattle Voters Approve $1.55 Billion Transportation Levy
Passage of Seattle's transportation levy was all but assured Tuesday night, after initial returns showed two-thirds of voters in support.