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Can Marc Dones Solve Seattle’s Homelessness Crisis?

The CEO of the new King County Regional Homelessness Authority knows there’s no silver bullet.

11/05/2021 By Allison Williams

2021 Election

Reintroducing Bruce Harrell, Seattle's Next Mayor

The former three-term city council member defeated M. Lorena González after ditching retirement.

11/05/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Explainer

A Seattle Shipping Container's Choppy Journey through the Supply Chain

The Lego-like cargo in Seattle’s port endures quite the voyage to and from the Sound.

11/04/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Helping Hands

How to Help Afghan Refugees Coming to Seattle

Ways to volunteer, donate, or organize aid for those arriving from Kabul.

11/03/2021 By Malia Alexander

In Memoriam

Seattle's Most Storied Headstones

A photo essay bearing witness to some of our city's most memorable residents and the markers memorializing them.

11/01/2021 Photography by Chona Kasinger By Sophie Grossman

2021 Election

The Defund Debate Finally Took Center Stage in Seattle’s Mayoral Race

In their last televised appeals to voters, M. Lorena González and Bruce Harrell sparred over their positions on policing.

11/01/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Failing Slow

This Month in Seattle Tech: Xbox Turns a Mini Fridge Meme into Reality

Plus: Facebook’s no-good, very-bad October, and Amazon's Zoox autonomous cars do battle with our weather.

10/29/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Vote!

What You Need to Know about the November 2 General Election

Ballot logistics, candidates, and other essential information for those who wait until the last minute to cast their votes.

10/28/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Explainer

We Have a Culture War…in the Seattle City Attorney’s Race?

Why a down-ballot contest became the talk of the town.

10/27/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Vote of Confidence

Secretary of State Kim Wyman Delivers an October Surprise

The Republican leader of local elections will now tackle election security for the Biden administration.

10/27/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

City Council Position, At-Large

This Election Race Is (Probably) Going to Be Seattle’s Tightest

A brewery owner and police abolitionist square off for a seat on the city’s controversial legislative body.

10/26/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Yes, Please

Seattle's Launched a Bid to Host 2026 World Cup Matches

And it has some big names behind it.

10/25/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Still a Hoops Hub

Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart Named Two of the WNBA’s Greatest Players

The Storm stars earned rightful spots in “The W25” this fall.

10/25/2021 By Malia Alexander

RELEASE THE CRUSHES

Kraken Players to Watch This Season

Even if you don't really like hockey in the first place.

10/22/2021 By Zoe Sayler

Department of Good News

Ballard Food Bank Finally Has a Permanent Space to Call Its Own

One of Seattle’s major food banks cut the ribbon at a new site this week, just in time for the holiday season.

10/21/2021 By Malia Alexander

Currents

The Fight to Preserve Pike Place Market Isn't Over

Fifty years after a vote saved Seattle’s famous heirloom, the commission that protects its character faces neglect from the city.

10/21/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

ICYMI

Kathy Lambert Is Election Season’s First Loser

Even before votes are tallied, the fifth-term King County Council member has forfeited some of her power in ignominious fashion.

10/20/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Roloviched

How Many Washington Workers Fired Themselves by Rejecting Vaccination?

It wasn't a mass exodus, but departures still leave gaps in the state's infrastructure.

10/20/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

2021 Mayoral Race

What M. Lorena González and Bruce Harrell Said in First TV Debate

Other than "my opponent."

10/18/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

News Wire

Crew Shortages Rock Washington State Ferries

A new schedule that debuts Saturday will cut back on the number of boats servicing the Puget Sound region.

10/15/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Seattle Met