Op-Ed: Amy Falcone Is the Councilmember Kirkland Needs
As progressive Kirklanders, we have been extremely impressed by Amy Falcone’s work on the Kirkland City Council during her first term, and we wholeheartedly...
The Case for The Urbanist Seattle Council Slate as Ballots Arrive
Ballots are arriving in mailboxes across Washington State and voters have big decisions before them. Urbanists have big opportunities to make gains and signs...
Op-Ed: Kelli Curtis Is the Best Choice for Kirkland
We feel so blessed to call Kirkland home. Around the world, the country, and even in our state, we see communities struggle with intractable problems....
The Urbanist Podcast: Vote Up to the End
It's time to vote for Seattle City Council, a housing levy, and elected positions all over King County. The Urbanist has published its general...
Bellevue Council Hopefuls Square Off at Forums on Safety, Environment, and Downtown
With ballots for the November general election set to go out in just two weeks, local voters will soon be tasked with selecting elected...
Why Reactionary Conservatives Get a Free Pass from Local Press
“You gaslight yourself by being crazy.” - Judy Gemstone
This week’s sequence of congressional slap fights scraped the edge of a devastating government shutdown and...
285 Reasons Seattle’s Zoning is an [Unfunny] Joke
Strangely, it is very difficult to answer the question: "How many zones does Seattle have?" That alone suggests an uncomfortable answer.
The Seattle Municipal Code...
Harrell’s 2024 Budget Leaves Big Questions on Safety and Looming Shortfall
Durable solutions to police accountability, public safety, drug treatment, and homelessness all remain elusive and vaguely defined.
On Tuesday, Mayor Bruce Harrell released his 2024...