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Seattle’s dual dispatch police alternative is expanding citywide
The CARE department will hire 18 additional responders, three supervisors and work seven days a week addressing mental and behavioral health crises.
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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New tax to fund social housing likely headed to Seattle ballots
The measure proposes a 5% “excess compensation” tax on companies for each employee with a salary over $1M to help fund permanently subsidized housing.
News
For older renters, Western WA’s housing boom can sow insecurity
After three forced moves, with a fourth on the horizon, the threat of homelessness looms for one couple amid a daunting housing market.
Politics
Inside Seattle’s political clash over equitable development money
After major backlash from BIPOC leaders, Councilmember Maritza Rivera revised her proposal, but people still worry about funding for housing, clinics and arts spaces.
Politics
Seattle Police Department Chief Adrian Diaz out amid controversy
After his four years in the position, the shakeup follows accusations of discrimination, female officers suing for sexual harassment and more complaints.