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Seattle opened 1,750 subsidized, affordable apartments in 2023
The Office of Housing made some progress on development last year, but faces new challenges from high construction costs and interest rates.
Josh Cohen
Josh Cohen is the Cascade PBS city reporter covering Seattle government, politics and the issues that shape life in the city. He was previously the changing region reporter, as well as a free
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What Alexis Rinck’s Council primary win says about Seattle politics
Progressive challenger Rinck beat incumbent Councilmember Tanya Woo for the Position 8 seat by nearly 12%, but will her lead hold in the general?
Politics
How Seattle blew its chance at a subway system
A look back at the failed Forward Thrust initiative.
Politics
After tense meeting, Seattle Council OKs deal with Des Moines jail
The Council voted 8-1 to approve Mayor Harrell’s proposal, allowing Seattle to book misdemeanor offenders at SCORE.
Politics
Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Tanya Woo lead in Seattle primary
With 103,933 votes counted, progressive challenger Rinck has netted 46.8% of the vote and incumbent Councilmember Woo has 41.6%.