Seattle Council Passes $7.2 Billion 2018 Budget
On Monday, the Seattle City Council passed a $7.2 billion budget for 2018. The city council heavily modified the mayor's proposed budget before adopting...
Governor Inslee Freezes Rents and Extends Statewide Eviction Moratorium
Washington renters breathed a sigh of relief yesterday as Governor Jay Inslee announced a rent freeze lasting two months. The governor also extended the...
Sunday Video: What “Defund The Police” Really Means
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9w841nrIBg
"Defund the Police" seems ambiguous to many, but Vox explains what the movement is trying to achieve in communities across the country.
Initiative to Transition Washington to a Low-Carbon Future Headed for November Vote
A carbon fee initiative (Initiative 1631) to combat climate change and transition Washington to a low-carbon future is poised to qualify for the November...
Op-Ed: How to Confront Fred Meyer Closures and Guarantee Food Access
Kroger blames theft for four local grocery store closures, but the real story is more complicated. Kroger seeks to squeeze out more profit by driving up food insecurity. Standing up public or nonprofit alternatives and pressuring Kroger to be a better corporate citizen offer potential solutions going forward.
Investments In Renton Properties Threaten To Displace Families With Vouchers
The Renton Reporter and The Seattle Times were following an unfolding disaster in Renton. Over the course of the summer, approximately 65 families renting...
Seattle Rings In the New Year with Free Late Night Transit Service
Responding to criticism about a lack of late night transit service on New Year's Eve, King County is not only extending service to 4am...
Sunday Video: America’s Worsening Homelessness Crisis
https://youtu.be/LduaiX0yj6E
Bloomberg Quicktake highlights America’s growing homelessness struggles and ways that could lessen it.