Politics and Government

Catch Up on Seattle’s Social Housing Ballot Measure at Our January Meetup with Tiffani...

Social housing is going to the ballot in February, and if you want to learn more about the initiative, The Urbanist has you covered....

Tammy Morales Rolls Out Reelection Campaign

This morning, Tammy Morales announced she is running for a second term on Seattle City Council, becoming just the second of seven councilmembers up...
Harrell waves goodbye at the end of his speech with his wife on his arm. They stand at a lectern in the lobby of city hall.

Harrell Concedes to Wilson, Ushering in a New Era in Seattle

On Thursday, Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded the election to progressive challenger Katie Wilson, surrounded by supporters in the lobby of Seattle City Hall. His speech vacillated between a conciliatory tone that extended an olive branch to his successor and a few defiant moments when he seemed to pick up campaign attack lines once more.

Last Push to Save King County Metro

It's not too late to turn in your ballot—tomorrow is Election Day! Ballots must be postmarked by the 22nd, so be sure to get yours to...
East Fremont went for Shaun Scott even though lawn signs might have you thinking differently. (Photo by Doug Trumm))

Precinct Results Show Tenant Power, But Single-Family Zones Remain Conservative Bastions

King County released final 2019 election results data on Monday and precinct maps show people in multifamily areas and single-family zones have very different...

Seattle, King County Brace for Impact of Coming Federal Funding Earthquake

At the city and the county level, local leaders are preparing for the impacts of the new federal reconciliation bill, described as "devastating." Those impacts will be felt everywhere from hospitals to food banks.

Year of Housing 2.0 Mostly Fizzles Out at Washington Legislature

The state's 60-day legislative session wrapped on March 7 with only a few housing bills headed to Governor Inslee's desk. Rent stabilization, transit-oriented development, lot-splitting, and a builder's remedy all failed to pass.
Washington state outline with ethernet cables

Op-Ed: Washington Needs Internet for All

Last week, Representative Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island) filed House Bill 1336. This bill should be celebrated widely and has the potential to upend the internet monopolies in Washington State. We have...