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Federal Judge Stays Out of Police Labor Claim, For Now
“[The] complaint…does not satisfy the consent decree for judicial intervention,” says Judge Robart.
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What’s Next for the No Youth Jail Movement?
As construction draws closer, opponents prep for a final battle.
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Grant Over-Qualifies for Democracy Voucher Program
The former Tenants Union director says he’s got the requisite 400 $10 donations—and then some.
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Old Fire Station and Former Homeless Camp to Become Preschool and Affordable Housing
Fire station 39 in Lake City hosted Nickelsville six years ago. Now, Seattle’s giving it to LIHI.
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Authorities Approve Youth Jail, Leaving the Job of Obstruction to Activists
Is #NoNewYouthJail the new #BlockTheBunker?
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The Homeless People Who Died in King County in 2016
These are our neighbors who died without a place to call home.
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People Thought the New City Council Would Take a Back Seat to the Mayor in 2016. Think Again.
At the start of the year, a slate of new councilmembers elected by district took office. Then they…
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Judge Rules Against Pioneer Square Developer, Blocking Alaska Way Complex
The project would add an 11 story building to Pioneer Square on Alaska Way, a location expected to…
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Republican Senator Vows Bill Blocking Safe Drug Sites
Mark Miloscia wants the state government to stop Seattle and King County from opening a pilot site.
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Tim Burgess Won’t Run for Re-Election to Seattle City Council
First elected in 2007, Burgess will serve through the end of 2017.
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Council to Vote on Limits to Renter Move-In Fees
The bill will likely pass at Council’s 2 p.m. meeting today.
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Statehouse Republicans Pre-File ‘Genitalia of a Different Gender’ Bill
Voters just rejected transgender discrimination, so now Republicans are legislating it.
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Uber Is Still Fighting Unionization
City bureaucrats are deciding how much you have to drive before you get a union vote.
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Buy This Pot to Build Tiny Houses for the Homeless
A portion of the proceeds go to pay for tiny houses at new city-sponsored encampments.
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Nurses and Doctors ‘Die’ at City Hall in Protest for Safe Drug Sites
The mayor and county executive are deciding whether and when to set up pilot safe drug sites.
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City to Sponsor Three More Homeless Encampments
Located in White Center, West Seattle, and Licton Springs, they will shelter more than 200 souls.
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Tenants’ Advocate to Run Against Burgess—Again
Lefty Jon Grant is taking another swing at Tim Burgess’ city-wide council seat.
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This Woman Kept Black Friday Non-Violent
“I believe in peaceful protest…and I know that rage is real,” says Aida Braxton.
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How $29 Million For Housing Went From Impossible to Done
The council just provided a great civics lesson in the politics of the possible.
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Council Approves $29 Million Bond to Finance Affordable Housing
Herbold sponsored the budget item as an alternative to Sawant’s $160 million plan.