Toilet Deserts Remain Despite Sound Transit’s Renewed Restroom Policy
More passenger restrooms are ahead in Sound Transit's ever-growing system. However, a recommended policy update would discourage them from becoming a universal and easily...
Seattle 2035: Toward A More Equitable Growth Plan Alternative
Article Note: This is the second part of a two part series by Alex Brennan on Seattle 2035 growth alternatives. In this article, Alex...
Will Seattle’s Airbnb Bills Stray from Mission of Protecting Affordable Housing?
The topic of regulations for short-term vacation rentals has returned to the Seattle City Council. On Monday, two of three companion ordinances could be...
King County Changes Metro Bus Fare Structure for 2018
Fares on King County Metro Transit will change to a flat $2.75 next year. The Metropolitan King County Council adopted an ordinance on Monday...
ICYMI: Mayor Ed Murray Calls For Inclusive Community Engagement
Changes are on the way for community engagement at all levels of governance in Seattle. Yesterday, Mayor Ed Murray issued an Executive Order 2016-06 to...
Seattle Council Passes Smaller $275 Head Tax After Mayor Durkan Threatens Veto
On Monday, the Seattle City Council unanimously passed an amended version of the Employee Hours "Head" Tax built on a compromise with Mayor Jenny...
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...
Midweek Video: Texas’s Power Disaster Is a Warning Sign for the US
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In this short video, Vox explains how Texas' March electric energy failure could be just the tip of the iceberg for America going forward....