Politics and Government

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It’s Time for Smart Solutions for Our Housing Crisis

Everyone needs a home, and that’s why all of us are hurt by Washington’s housing crisis. Nearly 23,000 people in our state experienced homelessness in...

Transpo Notes: Federal Way OMF, Liias Takes Reins, New ST4 Legislation, and Missing Link...

It was a busy week for transportation in Puget Sound and Washington. Here's a rundown of some of the week's biggest transportation-related developments. Federal Way...
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Voter Turnout Maps Tell Tale of Two Cities: Urban and Suburban

We've covered how the 2021 election didn't go progressives' way in three key Seattle races, despite a late surge in progressive ballots. But new...

Sawant Pulls Ahead in Thursday Ballot Drop, Likely Survives Recall

Councilmember Kshama Sawant is ahead by 232 votes after Thursday's ballot drop. With late votes trending strongly her way, that lead is likely to...

Want to Fight for Housing Affordability, Sprawl Prevention, and Climate Friendly Policy? Join us.

Washington State 2022 Legislative Session Lunch & Learn, Friday, December 10th, 12:15-1pm. Join online here. From the housing affordability crisis, to the need to...
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Time to Immediately Sunset Houghton and East Bellevue Community Councils

As a Kirkland resident, I was shocked to learn just this spring that one neighborhood in my city has outsized influence over the entire...

Recall Shaping Up to Be a Nailbiter as Sawant Trails Early

Polls closed last night in the recall election of socialist Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant. Initial counts show Sawant trailing by almost 2,000 votes...

Election Results Maps Show Single Family Surge Propelled Centrists to Victory

Single family zones overwhelmingly swung for Mayor-Elect Bruce Harrell, Councilmember-Elect Sara Nelson, and Seattle City Attorney-Elect Ann Davison, as new precinct-level final results map...