Seattle City Light rates to increase as utility struggles with supply, demand
Electricity prices will rise more steeply than originally forecast, but city officials say that hiking rates now will save residents from steeper increases in the...
David Kroman
Seattle Times staff reporter David Kroman covers Seattle City Hall.
City gets new recommendations for tackling fentanyl, crime on Seattle streets
An audit makes suggestions about how Seattle should better handle the fentanyl crisis and crime in some parts of the city long known as hot...
Wage standard for Seattle delivery drivers at an impasse
It’s something of a black eye for the council president and the council, who have positioned themselves as ready to undo the previous council's marquee...
Sue Rahr’s approach as Seattle police chief: Move in, clean up, move on
The interim Seattle police chief is an interesting choice and sends a political message to both the rank-and-file of the department, as well as the...
Big drop in money for Seattle affordable housing as construction slows
The city’s Mandatory Housing Affordability program, which requires developers build or pay for new affordable housing, saw a 15% dip in revenues in 2023.
Seattle crisis response team could quadruple in new proposal from mayor
The Community Assisted Response and Engagement team was borne from social justice protests, and has fielded hundreds of calls that might have gone to police...
Seattle campaign to fund social housing submits signatures
The Seattle City Council must now vote to place the measure on the ballot. It could go on the November or February ballot, and will...
Jury awards $13 million to woman who fell on Seattle sidewalk
A professional fitness coach had severe injuries from a fall on a Seattle sidewalk covered in water and algae, according to the lawsuit. The city...
Seattle commission recommends against new test for police recruits
Seattle's mayor and some council members are frustrated with an independent commission's conclusion that the city should not change a test for police candidates.
Proposed fine could be used against street racers, Belltown Hellcat owner
The Seattle City Council will consider a bill to create a $500 ticket that could make it easier to target street racers, no matter who...