Benjamin Cassidy edits and writes for the magazine’s news section, “Currents,” as well as the health and real estate channels online. Prior to joining Seattle Met, Ben was the arts and entertainment reporter for The Berkshire Eagle, a regional daily based in the mountains of Western Massachusetts. He graduated from the University of Michigan and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.

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

News Wire

Where Does Amazon's New Remote Work Policy Leave Seattle?

Team leaders will now decide how often corporate employees work remotely, putting South Lake Union in a bind.

10/14/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Enclaves

The Curious Case of the British Telephone Booth in Madison Park

Why is there a vestige of London on a Seattle street?

10/07/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Explainer

Seattle Will Have a Recall Election After All. How Will It Work?

The petition to remove Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant adds intrigue to this political season.

10/05/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

News Wire

Seattle's Intellectual Range Shows on 2021 'Genius' Grant List

Fred Hutch scientist Trevor Bedford and poet Don Mee Choi were among the 25 winners of the MacArthur Foundation's $625,000 awards.

09/28/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Failing Slow

This Month in Seattle Tech: A ‘Genius’ Debuts a Personal Assistant App

Plus: Robots at the airport, and molecular…coffee.

09/28/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Coronavirus Chronicles

Where to Find Covid Vaccine Booster Shots in King County

The local vaccination effort is expanding again.

09/28/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Doomscroll Diversions

The City of Kent’s Twitter Account Is Wild

You have our attention, @CityofKent.

09/22/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Enclaves

Chief Seattle Club Builds a 'Home' to Combat Indigenous Homelessness

The nonprofit's ?ál?al project, a culturally attuned affordable housing development, is set to open soon in Pioneer Square.

09/21/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Coronavirus Chronicles

What to Know about Rapid Covid Tests in King County

Tests are back on the rise. But is it any easier to get a quick and reliable result?

09/16/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Prohibition Punch

Never Have I Ever: Had Drinks Atop Smith Tower

A new identity helps our vintage skyscraper persevere. The speakeasy-style bar on the 35th floor helps too.

09/16/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Home Shopping

Which Area of Seattle Real Estate Didn't Cool Off This August?

The city’s naysayers won’t be happy.

09/13/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Feature

Coming Down from the 46th Floor

Twenty years ago, Annabel Quintero escaped the World Trade Center’s burning North Tower alone. A trip back to Washington set the West Seattle resident on a path to healing and finally sharing her 9/11 survival story.

09/09/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy Photography by Carlton Canary

Explainer

Which Seattle Bridge Will Close Next?

As we await the reopening of West Seattle’s span, a look at the spectrum of bridges that connect our city.

09/09/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Coronavirus Chronicles

Vaccinated in King County? You're Still Way More Protected from Covid

A new data dashboard from Public Health—Seattle and King County gives us concrete answers about breakthrough case, hospitalization, and death rates.

09/08/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Top Doctors

So You Want to Be a Doctor?

Medical degrees have long wooed high achievers (and won over in-laws), but they’ve never been as coveted as they are now. What you may not know about the journey to MD or DO—and the profession itself.

09/06/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy Illustrations by Alexander Mostov