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Seattle voters could pay an added tax to speed up light rail buildout
A new law allows Sound Transit to run city-specific ballot measures that would fund faster project delivery, expanded service or better infrastructure.
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 high-needs homeless program at risk of ending
JustCARE's funding will run out in June. The Seattle City Council could spend $10 million annually to keep the program going.
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Climate Pledge Arena bumps free medical clinic to host concerts
The clinic hoped for a big turnout for its first post-pandemic event, but scheduling conflicts have left it all but cancelled.
Politics
Seattle's eviction moratorium ended, but some protections remain
New laws delay some evictions and provide renters a right to legal counsel.
Inside Cascade PBS
Let's reintroduce you to our newest city reporter
Josh Cohen is back at Crosscut and ready to dig into city politics, government, housing and more.