The three stations of the eight-mile Federal Way Link light rail extension open. Here's your guide to the new line and the ...

Seattle's proposed police union contract once again fails to deliver even the meager reforms and accountability promised ...

Sound Transit gave reporters a sneak peak at the three new light rail stations set to open in Kent Des Moines, Star Lake, and ...

Homebuilding activity is anemic near the three Sound Transit light rail stations opening this month in South King County. The Urbanist reviews the 3,000-plus homes in the development pipeline, and ...

Welcome to 17th installment of The Urbanist’s crossword series! If you love to take a contemplative moment with a brain-teasing puzzle, but you’re tired of nationally syndicated crosswords with no ...

Following an intense debate over the future of Sammamish's fledgling Town Center area in this month's elections, three growth skeptics are set to join the city council. Now the question is just how ...

Tacoma Mayor-Elect Anders Ibsen and Councilmember-Elect Latasha Palmer chatted with The Urbanist about their campaign wins and early plans for office. (Courtesy of campaigns) Tacoma Mayor-Elect Anders ...

Despite significant spending to steer the Kirkland City Council in a slow-growth direction, voters elected progressives in three out of four races. In the end, the election seemed to show most ...

Gathering before the Sound Transit board's retreat Thursday, transit advocates unified their message to the board with: "Build the damn trains!" (Ryan Packer) Leaders from transit advocacy ...

In recent budgets, outgoing Mayor Bruce Harrell relied on one-time funds and accounting tricks, largely avoiding structural fixes to address Seattle's long-term budget deficit. He is handing a budget ...

As Seattle enters an era where fewer builders are lining up to build office towers and residential skyscrapers, the city's permit department is scrambling to catch up. Despite last-minute concerns ...