Moving freight by rail is significantly more efficient than by truck, a fact that could help Washington meet its climate goals. But are state leaders neglecting improvements to the state rail network?

# The Harrell Administration has proposed changes to the Multifamily Property Tax Exemption (MFTE) that housing advocates warn could cause the affordable housing program to “collapse entirely.” ...

A Seattle Council committee voted to move forward with Mayor Bruce Harrell's new less lethal weapons bill on Tuesday. Scheduled for a final vote on February 4, this bill is one of the last steps in ...

The $174 million RapidRide I Line between Renton, Kent, and Auburn is poised to start construction soon after Metro's receipt of a FTA grant in the final days of the Biden Administration. (HBB ...

Governor Bob Ferguson handily won victory in November and has 60% Democratic majorities in both legislative chambers, but he has shied away from progressive tax reform and instead emphasized austerity ...

The idea of encouraging more residential development around Seattle's stadiums had been put on ice in 2023 with the adoption of a citywide maritime and industrial strategy. Nelson's bill reignites ...

A quiet change to the spending categories in Seattle's dedicated transit funding measure mean that the City of Seattle will ...

Democratic leaders are saying this is the year that the Washington State Legislature will finally pass rent stabilization, ...

Transit workers walked toward Lumen Field Events Center for the memorial for slain bus driver Shawn Yim on Friday. Speakers demanded safety solutions to prevent further tragedies. (Doug Trumm) On ...

CityNerd dives into rising traffic congestion and Manhattan's congestion pricing system that just went into effect, seeking to address the issue.