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The Urbanist
about 4 hours
Data Backs Up Supportive ‘Housing First’ Model in Spite of Federal Attacks
King County released new data illustrating the success of the permanent supportive housing model, but DESC’s recently opened Birch Grove complex may be its last to open for several years due to federal cuts targeting supportive housing.
NW Progressive Institute
about 19 hours
2026 Washington State Democratic Convention gets underway with Juneteenth Black Excellence Celebration in Spokane
Delegates and guests heard speeches that highlighted the importance of labor history and civil rights. Headliners included April Sims and Attorney General Nick Brown, who emphasized action and the significance of representation. The event celebrated Black excellence and acknowledged Juneteenth as vital to American history. 2026 Washington State Democratic Convention gets underway with Juneteenth Black Excellence Celebration in Spokane is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.
NW Progressive Institute
about 21 hours
Spokane begins hosting the 2026 Washington State Democratic Convention, running from Juneteenth to the summer solstice
A team of advocacy journalists from the Northwest Progressive Institute will be providing continuing coverage of the convention through Sunday here on The Cascadia Advocate. Spokane begins hosting the 2026 Washington State Democratic Convention, running from Juneteenth to the summer solstice is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.
The Urbanist
1 day
Tacoma Sees 62% More Homes Enter Pipeline Following 2025 Zoning Overhaul
In the year since Tacoma adopted new zoning standards last February, the number of housing permits entering the pipeline jumped by 62% compared to the five-year average.
NW Progressive Institute
1 day
Happy Juneteenth 2026!
On this nineteenth day of June, we celebrate the emancipation of Black Americans at the end of the Confederate insurrection while continuing to work for greater freedom, opportunity, and equity in a country still struggling to end systemic racism. Happy Juneteenth 2026! is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.
Seattle Transit Blog
1 day
Friday Roundtable: the world is riding Seattle transit
Borrowing a phrase from Kirk Hovenkotter (Executive Director of Transportation Choices Coalition), today’s Roundtable is about tourist use of Seattle’s mass transit system. On Monday, Seattle held its first FIFA Men’s World Cup match at “Seattle Stadium” (Lumen Field). Sound Transit, King County Metro, Community Transit, and Pierce Transit each boosted transit service to get … Continue reading "Friday Roundtable: the world is riding Seattle transit"
The Urbanist
2 days
Wilson Makes Case for Expanded Bus Measure as Council Debate Ramps Up
Rallying with transit advocates ahead of a council meeting on the Seattle Transit Measure renewal, Wilson defended the 0.15% sales tax increase contained in her proposal. Over the coming weeks, councilmembers are poised to discuss divvying up the funding for their own policy priorities.
Seattle Transit Blog
2 days
Early Look at Crosslake Connection’s Record-Breaking Ridership
Earlier this week, Sound Transit shared the per-station breakdown of Link’s record-breaking ridership in April 2026. The two new stations, Judkins Park and Mercer Island had 2,130 and 1,723 average weekday boardings, respectively. Ridership at these stations will increase over the next year as travel patterns change. Additionally, Metro and Sound Transit will restructure their … Continue reading "Early Look at Crosslake Connection’s Record-Breaking Ridership"
The Urbanist
2 days
King County Council D2 Candidates Joust at Urbanist Forum
State Senator Rebecca Saldaña and Seattle Port Commission President Toshiko Hasegawa are both running for King County Council in D2. Both progressives, they shared similar positions at a recent forum, but differed over a county social housing levy and whose experience was the right fit for the job.
Seattle Transit Blog
2 days
Community Transit Express Route Ridership Data
Community Transit has transformed its network over the past few years. Since its founding in 1976, Community Transit (CT) has operated a mix of local routes in Snohomish County and commuter routes to Seattle and other significant employment centers. Following Sound Transit’s Link extension to Lynnwood in August 2024, CT deleted all but one of … Continue reading "Community Transit Express Route Ridership Data"
The Urbanist
3 days
Court of Appeals Ruling Pushes Out Next Phase of Seattle's Growth Plan 'Significantly'
The June 1 ruling by the Washington Court of Appeals is set to send a pair of appeals of Seattle's growth plan back to the City, putting consideration of the next set of planned zoning changes on hold. The city council may not be able to take them up again until late 2026 or early 2027.
NW Progressive Institute
3 days
Colleen Melody, Mike Diaz, Debra Stephens up in Washington State Supreme Court contests; Theo Angelis in a competitive race
In every one of the 2026 Supreme Court contests we asked voters about at the end of May 2026, 60% or greater said they were not sure how they would vote. Among the respondents who did have opinions, incumbents did well, as did two appeals court judges who are running for open seats. One incumbent, recently appointed Justice Theo Angelis, appears to be more at risk of elimination than his peers, at least before the intensive voter contact phase of the campaign. Colleen Melody, Mike Diaz, Debra Stephens up in Washington State Supreme Court contests; Theo Angelis in a competitive race is a post from NPI's Cascadia Advocate, the journal of the Northwest Progressive Institute. Published continuously since March of 2004, NPI's Cascadia Advocate provides thoughtful commentary and analysis on regional, national, and world politics. Keep The Cascadia Advocate going by making a contribution to sustain NPI's research and advocacy here.