Latest News

Seattle Rezones Rainier Beach Site, But Affordable Housing Remains Years Away

Rainier Beach gained new zoning capacity for affordable housing, yet no housing project is currently on the horizon. Here's what's planned for the site now.

No More Laissez-Fare: Pilot Program Will Install Fare Gates at Up to 14 Stations

By Erica C. Barnett Sound Transit is recommending a “pilot” project that would add fare gates to as many as… The post No More Laissez-Fare: Pilot Program Will Install Fare Gates at Up to 14 Stations appeared first on PubliCola.

At City Club Event, Mayor Answers Questions Like “Why Isn’t Pizza Cheap Yet””

  By Erica C. Barnett FOX 13 anchor Han Kim interviewed Wilson last night at an event sponsored by City… The post At City Club Event, Mayor Answers Questions Like “Why Isn’t Pizza Cheap Yet”” appeared first on PubliCola.

Three Poems by Ching-In Chen

The latest in Seattle Met’s poetry series.

Celebrate Pride 2026, South End Style

Looking for Pride plans beyond downtown? Our guide rounds up South Seattle's biggest LBGTQIA+ celebrations, from White Center and Columbia City to Georgetown, Hillman City, and beyond.

Seattle Nice: Is Seattle’s Housing Market In Trouble?

By Erica C. Barnett On the latest episode of Seattle Nice, we talked to Redfin’s chief economist, Daryl Fairweather, about… The post Seattle Nice: Is Seattle’s Housing Market In Trouble? appeared first on PubliCola.

New Federal Guidelines Put Funding for Permanent Supportive Housing at Risk

By Erica C. Barnett After a long delay resulting in part from a lawsuit by the National Alliance to End… The post New Federal Guidelines Put Funding for Permanent Supportive Housing at Risk appeared first on PubliCola.

OPINION | To the Class of 2026: Your Actions Can Help Shape Our Future

Wilson Proposes Doubling Transit Sales Tax to Fund Local Bus Service Expansion

  By Erica C. Barnett Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has proposed doubling a sales tax that funds transit service in… The post Wilson Proposes Doubling Transit Sales Tax to Fund Local Bus Service Expansion appeared first on PubliCola.

Black and Brown Youth in the South End Find Their Voices Through Spoken-Word Poetry

The Top Seattle Athletes That Didn't Make the Cut

They're good, but they didn't make our list of the greatest—for one reason or another.

Aide to Councilmember Saka Sought Restraining Order Against Constituent

Saka called Police Chief Shon Barnes to ask what to do about a resident who contacted his office repeatedly about… The post Aide to Councilmember Saka Sought Restraining Order Against Constituent appeared first on PubliCola.