Politics and Government

Washington State Hits 7.7 Million with 14.6% Growth in 2020 Census

The United States Census bureau released its decennial population figures today and revealed that Washington state's 7,705,281 residents represents 14.6% growth or nearly one...

Meetup Video: April 2021 with Andrew Grant Houston

https://youtu.be/Yky_tMdOvrQ At this month's meetup, Seattle mayoral candidate Andrew Grant Houston ("Ace" for short) stopped by to talk about his policy platform. Ace is a...

Safe Routes and Social Housing Headline Jessyn Farrell’s Mayoral Platform

Getting urbanism right is a big reason Jessyn Farrell is running for Mayor of Seattle. "In an era where we're reckoning with systemic racism and...
Bruce Harrell in a suitcoast with a microphone in hand at his candidacy announcement press conference.

Bruce Harrell Would Follow the Data as Mayor, but Where Will It Lead Him?

"The City, both the Council and Mayor, are not seeing the opportunity that we have in the midst of a crisis," Mayoral candidate Bruce...

Shoreline Sends Parks Expansion to April 27th Ballot

In January, the Shoreline City Council voted to place a park improvement and park land acquisition bond measure on the April 27, 2021 special...

Ideas in Open Streets: Make Them Permanent, Seattle

Councilmember Strauss looks towards long-term café streets. Councilmember Dan Strauss is enjoying Seattle’s outdoor dining cafe streets, even outside of his own district. “I love...
Nikkita Oliver projecting into a microphone.

Nikkita Oliver’s March to City Hall Continues with City Council Bid

Nikkita Oliver entered the race for Seattle City Council with instant name recognition, having finished a close third four years ago in a run...

Sunday Video: Who Really Designs Cities?

https://youtu.be/gsh_d3ypnBU Using Cities: Skylines as a comparative, Dave Amos looks at the nuts and bolts of who really plans and manages cities in America. It’s...