The Potty Problem

Why Does No One Give a Crap About Seattle's Public Restrooms?

Our city's bathroom impasse should be recognized for what it is: a public health crisis.

08/27/2019 By Sam Jones

Climate (Policy) Change

10 Important Takeaways from Seattle's Green New Deal

Seattle City Council announced an ambitious list of climate goals. Here's what you need to know.

08/21/2019 By Lily Hansen

Transportation Dispatch

The Seattle Scooter Invasion Has Begun

7 things you should know about the city's impending scooter share program.

05/10/2019 By Philip Kiefer

Progressive Taxation

Should Washington Ditch a "Tampon Tax"? Here's Why It's Complicated.

Council member Teresa Mosqueda wants Seattle to lead by exempting menstrual products from the sales tax.

02/01/2019 By Anne Dennon

Housing & Homelessness

Council Members Want More Surplus Property to Be Used for Affordable Housing

A resolution would direct the city to consider any surplus property for affordable housing before it's put on sale.

09/13/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Morning Roundup

Morning Roundup: Saturday Rallies, a Rise in Homeless Students, Another Depleted Newsroom

Your local politics morning digest.

04/13/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Labor

Seattle Outlaws Subminimum Wage for People with Disabilities

"We can't fix all those issues today, but we can fix this one."

04/03/2018 By Hayat Norimine

City Hall

Durkan Forms Her Small Business Advisory Council

An executive order sets March 1 as the council's deadline for its first meeting.

02/02/2018 By Hayat Norimine

City Hall

Mayor Durkan Will Review City's Harassment and Discrimination Policies

Durkan said a team of officials and labor representatives will recommend changes by the end of May to address harassment and discrimination complaints.

01/25/2018 By Hayat Norimine

City Hall

City's Inauguration Ceremony Filled with Trump Censures and Pats on the Back

"Seattle, sadly, was not immune from the realities of the national conversation about sexual assault."

01/08/2018 By Hayat Norimine

News Roundup

A Review of Seattle's Craziest Year in Politics

Seattle's had some major challenges—from Trump's agenda to the fallen mayor.

12/29/2017 By Hayat Norimine

News Roundup

Mosqueda Will Be Seattle's Next City Council Member

Mosqueda promised to be "somebody who’s very thoughtful about policy details and will be there after the ink is dry."

11/07/2017 By Manola Secaira, Jaime Archer, and Hayat Norimine

Guest Opinion

Tenant Advocates on Why They Support Grant

"We’re supporting the ground-up candidate who has organized alongside us."

11/01/2017 With Cha'ron Stewart-Silvano, ChrisTiana ObeySumner, Evan Sugden, and Yusuf Cabdi

News Roundup

Mosqueda's Response Letter to Seattle Times Endorsement Has 300 Signatures

Jon Grant's campaign manager said the endorsement came down to the differences between their platforms.

10/20/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Election 2017

Seattle Peoples Party Is Hosting a Candidate Debate

Nikkita Oliver will moderate the debate to be held on October 29.

10/18/2017 By Hayat Norimine

City Council Position 8 Race

Mosqueda and Grant Will Face Off in General Election

Sara Nelson conceded after Thursday's results.

08/04/2017 By Hayat Norimine

City Council Position 8 Race

Mosqueda and Grant Lead for General Election

Teresa Mosqueda is solidly in the lead with 30.8 percent of the votes.

08/02/2017 By Hayat Norimine

City Council Position 8 Race

Candidate Profile: Teresa Mosqueda

"It's about finding that common ground and finding a pathway forward."

07/26/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Teresa Mosqueda

Why Does No One Give a Crap About Seattle's Public Restrooms?

10 Important Takeaways from Seattle's Green New Deal

The Seattle Scooter Invasion Has Begun

Should Washington Ditch a "Tampon Tax"? Here's Why It's Complicated.

Council Members Want More Surplus Property to Be Used for Affordable Housing

Morning Roundup: Saturday Rallies, a Rise in Homeless Students, Another Depleted Newsroom

Seattle Outlaws Subminimum Wage for People with Disabilities

Durkan Forms Her Small Business Advisory Council

Mayor Durkan Will Review City's Harassment and Discrimination Policies

City's Inauguration Ceremony Filled with Trump Censures and Pats on the Back

A Review of Seattle's Craziest Year in Politics

Top Stories: Durkan and Mosqueda Sworn In, No Charges Against Urquhart, Port Commission Settlement

Mosqueda Will Be Seattle's Next City Council Member

Tenant Advocates on Why They Support Grant

Top Stories: A New Murray Lawsuit, Sawant's Defamation Cases, Anti-Immigrant Fliers in Burien

Mosqueda's Response Letter to Seattle Times Endorsement Has 300 Signatures

Seattle Peoples Party Is Hosting a Candidate Debate

Mosqueda and Grant Will Face Off in General Election

Mosqueda and Grant Lead for General Election

Candidate Profile: Teresa Mosqueda