This week we're counting down the days to a new mayor Seattle mayor-elect Jenny Durkan assembles her transition team, and the City Council rejects a head tax on big Seattle businesses – for now. We'll cover... Bill Radke Jason Pagano
With less than two weeks until swearing-in, Durkan sets priorities Seattle mayor-elect Jenny Durkan greeted her 61-member transition team at a meeting at McCaw Hall Thursday. Members gave her a standing ovation after... Amy Radil
Should you have to pay to drive in downtown Seattle? When the Highway 99 tunnel through Seattle opens to traffic in 2019, state transportation officials plan to charge a toll to drive through it. That has... Paige Browning
Coalition to 'camp-in' at Seattle City Hall over the homelessness crisis People from several Seattle organizations plan to camp at Seattle City Hall Wednesday night. They plan to roll out sleeping bags and blankets on the... Paige Browning
Could a new tax on Seattle businesses help the city's homeless? Bill Radke talks to Seattle City Councilmember Mike O'Brien about a proposed head tax that would require high earning businesses in Seattle to pay $100... Bill Radke Amina Al-Sadi Jason Pagano
To pay for homeless services, Seattle considers new business tax Seattle City Council members are considering a tax on big business to fund services for homelessness. This kind of tax is often known as a “head tax” or... Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
Seattle tries to keep dream of municipal broadband alive Remember municipal broadband? The idea suffered a blow in Seattle when a partnership involving the city, the University of Washington and a private... Amy Radil
Earthquake retrofits or affordable rent? Some Seattleites may have to choose Hundreds of old brick buildings in Seattle are at risk of collapsing during a major earthquake – that’s clear. Also clear: These structures are often in... Paige Browning
Upzone in lower Queen Anne expected to produce 600 affordable homes Taller developments will now be allowed in Seattle's lower Queen Anne neighborhood. The City Council unanimously passed a rezone measure on Monday. It’s... Paige Browning
Proposed Seattle budget: More money for homelessness, sexual assault survivors Seattle Mayor Tim Burgess has unveiled his proposed 2018 city budget. It's perhaps the most important thing he’ll do in his short time in the mayor’s... Kate OConnell
