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Seattle's social housing campaign, explained
The House Our Neighbors initiative would create a new government agency that builds and manages permanently affordable housing.
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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Seattle community leaders have a lot to say about public safety
To address crime in Seattle, Civic Cocktail panelists say what's needed are more community input and a reimagination of how to use resources.
Politics
Seattle City Council floats hiring bonuses to bolster police staffing
Supporters say the incentives are necessary to fill the gap left by nearly 400 officers resigning in two years.
Politics
City Attorney Ann Davison on her tough-on-crime plans for Seattle
In a conversation with journalist Joni Balter at the Crosscut Festival, Davison said that her plan to dismiss some cases doesn't mean she's softening her stance on crime.
Politics
How does Seattle feel about crime? It’s complicated
A new Crosscut/Elway poll of likely voters finds wide gaps in perceptions of crime based on age, income and homeownership status.