Map of the Week: Access and Choice to Grocery Stores in Seattle
Human settlements are built on the bedrock of food access. Without adequate sustenance, urban environments cannot flourish. People will travel long distances to ensure that they are...
Seattle Initiative 124: What It’s About
In the fall, Seattle voters will see a workplace safety, security, and health initiative on their November ballot. The measure, known as Initiative 124-Seattle Protects...
Was the Mercer Megablock Deal a Megablunder?
On August 7th, Mayor Jenny Durkan finally unveiled the winner of the contest for the most coveted real estate parcel in town: the 2.8-acre...
Metro Bus Fares Set To Flatten For Riders On July 1
This Sunday, King County Metro Transit will roll out a new fare structure for most bus riders. The new regular adult fare structure will...
Opportunity Zones Seek to Spur Investment in Economically Distressed Areas
Washington is rolling out "Opportunity Zones" to provide tax incentives to invest in economically distressed areas of the state. The program takes advantage of...
Court of Appeals Deals Blow to County Youth Jail
Tuesday was an eventful day for the future of the King County Children and Family Justice Center after the Washington State Court of Appeals...
Micro Housing Part 2: Arguments in Favor
Article Note: This is the second installment of a five-part series on micro housing, see Part 1, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5 as well.
The arguments for...
Most Seattleites Live in ‘Childcare Deserts,’ and Seattle Council Wants to Change That
About 2.3 million Americans live in food deserts, places where people lack access to affordable, healthy foods options, but did you know millions more Americans...