Moss covered old growth cedars with a bed of ferns below

Open Letter: Seattle’s Climate Note Legislation Is a Misguided Distraction

Dear Councilmembers, My name is Andrew Grant Houston and I am a queer architect of color, urban designer, housing activist, and serve as a board...
A map of the Seattle Subway's vision map of a light rail system made of seven lines that would cover much of the city.

Lots of Love for Transit at the Seattle Subway Mayoral Forum

Seattle Subway and co-sponsor Seattle Transit Blog, both members of the MASS Coalition alongside The Urbanist, held a mayoral forum focused on the topic...
Officials stand on the steps of Seattle's US Courthouse after the consent decree hearing.

Federal Judge Ends Consent Decree Oversight of Seattle Police Department

On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge James Robart granted the motion to terminate Seattle’s consent decree, ending a saga of federal police oversight that began 15 years ago. Community safety advocates say issues remain at the Seattle Police Department and more reforms are needed.

Sawant Narrows Gap to 739 Votes and Appears Headed to Victory

Update: Councilmember Kshama Sawant pulled ahead in Friday returns and is now leading by 3.6 points. She will be reelected. November 13th Update: Sawant now...
Zahilay wears a suit and blue tie and poses next to a brick wall.

Urbanist Girmay Zahilay Touts Inclusive Approach in County Executive Run

In a recent interview, Girmay Zahilay delved into his urbanist policy platform and values in his bid for King County Executive. We covered boosting housing, staunching Metro's fiscal cliff, leading Sound Transit, resisting Trump overreach, and more.

Trump Administration Moves To Stall Climate Change Progress, Threaten Mass Inundation Of Coastal Regions

Editor's Note: In response to President Donald Trump's active choice to work against fighting climate change, we are reposting our article on "The Coming of...

Seattle City Council Notes: HALA Work Plan, MFTE Extension, and SR-520 Resolution

The Seattle City Council met yesterday afternoon for the regular full Council meeting to vote on important policies affecting housing. Sitting first on the agenda,...
Police hold nightsticks in full riot gear behind a metal fence as protesters march by.

Op-Ed: Seattle Police Officers Guild is the Problem

The Seattle Police Officers Guild has continually sabotaged reform after reform. We can no longer allow SPOG leadership to remain an obstacle to accountable, constitutional policing. Seattle City Attorney candidate Nathan Rouse lays out what the office can do to help.