Growth
Downtown driving tax could fix traffic without pricing out the poor
Mayor Durkan wants to toll drivers to lower emissions and break Seattle's gridlock, and new research shows it could benefit low-income communities, too.
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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'Where are the Black people?' Central District residents get creative to fight displacement
A new coalition wants homeowners to lease space to developers and tenants to offset skyrocketing property taxes.
News
The $500M question: What do housing advocates think of Microsoft’s plan?
The tech giant is offering a historic half billion for housing construction, mostly through loans.
Growth
WA Legislature poised to go big on affordable housing
Voters across the state want to see solutions. Lawmakers have at least a dozen.
News
For city workers, Viadoom paves the way for flexible scheduling
The mayor has directed all departments to allow more flexible work days, something many workers say has been a long time coming.