David Kroman

Joy Hollingsworth was elected president of the Seattle City Council by her colleagues Tuesday, replacing Sara Nelson as the primary steward of legislative business in City Hall and becoming the first Black woman in the city’s history to hold the title. Ho... See more

As the rivers recede from their dangerous highs in the coming hours and days, they will leave behind a mess of debris and damage. And when they do, amid all the lingering heartache and worry, those in affected areas will have a more logistical concern: Wh... See more

The City of Seattle will soon double what it spent last year to help prop up ailing affordable housing providers, as the ongoing financial challenges within the sector persist. Nearly $28 million in funding was announced last month and will be awarded ear... See more

A bill to allow new housing at the edges of Seattle’s industrial district was struck down this week as out of compliance with the state’s Growth Management Act. On its way to passing the legislation earlier this year, written by outgoing Council President... See more

It’s the final countdown — just a few hours left before ballots are due by 8 p.m. No postmarks necessary if you drop those ballots at your nearest county drop box or voting center. Across the city and King County, voters are weighing in on some big races ... See more