Politics and Government

Op-Ed: The City Council Must Prioritize Climate Action Now

Climate change and global warming must join safety, homelessness, and housing at the top of the City’s agenda.   In the first Seattle City Council...

Battle Lines Emerging for Open Seattle Council Seat

Council winnowed 72 applicants down to eight, with Tanya Woo and Vivian Song leading contenders. The Seattle City Council has a vacancy and 72 people...

Sound Transit Taps Transportation Veteran Goran Sparrman As Interim CEO

Twice picked as interim SDOT director, Sparrman hopes to right the ship at Sound Transit. The Sound Transit Board of Directors is tapping transportation industry...

Micro-apartments Could Become Fully Legal in Washington, Again

The Washington State Legislature is considering legalizing "co-living housing" in cities and towns across Washington, which could open the door to new micro-apartments offered...

Constantine Appoints Zahilay, Birney, and Strauss to Sound Transit Board

This afternoon, King County Executive Dow Constantine unveiled three new appointments to the Sound Transit Board of Directors: King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, Redmond...
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‘Housing Accountability Act’ Seeks to Push Local Governments to Boost Homebuilding

The bill could result in a builder's remedy to force resistant jurisdictions to allow apartment construction. Representative Jessica Bateman (D-22, Olympia) has filed a brand...

Tammy Morales, Rob Saka To Chair Key Council Committees During Pivotal Year

Morales is in as land use chair, "Pothole King" Saka to lead transportation, and Strauss claims budget chair. On Tuesday afternoon, the brand new Seattle...

Op-Ed: State Must Pass Transit-Oriented Housing Rules Prioritizing Equity, Affordability

In 2023 the stakes are the highest they have ever been. Wildfires and sea level rise have put the climate crisis in stark context....