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Seattle rideshare drivers mourn, seek solutions after homicides
With five killings since 2020, drivers and advocates are asking the mayor to form a task force to address the violence.
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 shares plan for more housing density in every neighborhood
The Comprehensive Plan update would create new designations to make space for corner stores and 100,000 residential units over 20 years.
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This Seattle clinic provides free vet care for unhoused pet owners
Doney Coe Pet Clinic celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters in SODO this week.
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Seattle Mayor Harrell touts innovation, hope for Sonics return
In his State of the City speech, Bruce Harrell tallied improvements on safety, housing and Downtown recovery, and alluded to the city’s former NBA team.
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Seattle social housing advocates want an ‘excess compensation’ tax
Supporters are aiming for a November ballot initiative to fund mixed-income, subsidized housing by taxing companies that pay higher than $1M salaries.