Politics and Government

Map of the Week: Restrooms for All

The Seattle City Auditor's report on the Navigation Team, recently presented to the city council's Civil Rights, Utilities, Economic Development, and Arts Committee, included...
A roundabout is filled with green plants and is surrounded by fresh concrete and new curb curb cuts. It's a residential neighborhood with a purple single family house on the corner.

Tacoma Voters Narrowly Reject Levy in Street Safety Setback

Tacoma voters balked at the price tag of the Streets Initiative II levy. That leaves Tacoma officials scrambling to come up with plan B to grapple with street safety and maintenance needs.

Ballots Due By August 4th

It's not yet too late to vote. August 4th (tomorrow) is the due date to postmark your ballots for the August Primary. Many important races...

2017 Primary Endorsements

The results of the 2016 election made one thing clear: cities will be the epicenters of political leadership for some time. From honoring the...

Stadium District Zoning Change Declared Invalid After Port of Seattle Appeal

The contentious proposal, approved by a 6-3 vote in March, legalized residential uses in a small slice of SoDo. But a state board pointed out several areas where the City cut corners ahead of that vote, nullifying the change.

Ballots Due Today

Alright, so you've procrastinated. Ballots are due today, and you still have yours. That's okay, we can walk you through this. Here's the tricky part:...

Mayor Murray’s Seattle-Only Plan for Metro

 After a whirlwind week, the bus saga continues. Today, Mayor Ed Murray presented his blueprint for a Seattle-only measure to restore King County Metro Transit...

Katie Wilson Orders Denny Bus Lane to Help Route 8 Riders

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson rolled out two executive orders on Thursday morning, seeking to get major initiatives rolling: expanding emergency housing for homeless residents and bus lanes to speed up the Route 8 bus. Wilson has set a deadline of April 17 for a Denny Way bus lane implementation plan.