Progressive Taxation

Report: Washington State Taxes Are Still the Most Inequitable in the Country

Families who make less than $24,000 a year—the poorest 20 percent of the state—pay an estimated 17.8 percent of their income toward taxes.

City Budget

Durkan's Proposed $5.9 Billion Budget Invests in Public Safety, Transit

In the coming months, council members could eye more funding for housing and homelessness.

Mayor's Office

A new executive order directs the city to create a new investigative unit to field all workplace complaints within the executive branch.

Bona Fide Losers

Last week the label got an airplane, now this.

08/10/2018 By Stefan Milne

City Hall

"This is the kind of action we need to save lives."

Police Reform

Best in a tweet said she was "thrilled" to be a finalist for the permanent police chief role.

Progressive Taxation

Seven council members support repealing the tax, scheduled to happen at a special council meeting at noon on Tuesday.

Morning Roundup

Your local politics morning digest.

Morning Roundup

Your local politics morning digest.

City Hall

The city got on board with a North American bid months ago.