In a Pandemic, We Should Be Closing Unused Streets, Not Crowded Parks
On Thursday, the Seattle Mayor’s Office announced on KUOW that several parks would be closing. Later in the afternoon, those specific parks were announced....
City Council Mulls Franchise Agreement with Comcast
The City of Seattle has entered into a proposed agreement with the Comcast affiliated entity called “Comcast Cable Communications Management LLC”. Comcast recently entered...
Seattle and King County See Increase of Unsheltered Homeless
In the early morning hours of Friday, January 23rd, volunteers spread across King County in order to complete the One Night Count. This annual...
Sunday Video: The Neighborhood Between The Lines
In Chinatown-International District, policymakers face big decisions on how and where to locate Ballard and West Seattle light rail expansion. Community members highlight, in...
We’re Closer Than Ever To Progressive Tax Reform In Washington State
On Wednesday, the state Economic and Revenue Forecast Council released its updated revenue forecast, and in doing so kicked off one of the most...
Sunday Video: How Cohousing Can Make Us Happier (And Live Longer)
Grace Kim, a cohousing expert, explains that cohousing could help create social cohesion for many people and ultimately make them happier.
Sound Transit Approves Pilot Program Waiving Fares for Low-Income Riders, Previews Fare Enforcement Reform
A new income-based fare pilot program will provide help support low-income riders on Sound Transit services for up to two years as the transit...
Why Seattle Needs Inclusionary Zoning, Explained By The Bid-Rent Curve
“Barriers to spatial mobility are barriers to social mobility.” - American Apartheid
Every morning Sandy McKay gets in her Volvo hatchback and joins the flow...