These Cities Have the Nation’s Top-Ranked Real Estate Markets
A new report from the Urban Land Institute and PwC shows that compared to the biggest markets, smaller-sized cities are surging.
Dockless Bike Share Is Not a Sign of the Apocalypse
With the new technology all but inevitable, cities of all sizes are scrambling to build the right policies and social norms.
West Coast Cities and States Should Be More Worried About the Crisis in Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria has cut off access to drinking water, sewage, electricity and telecommunications across the U.S. commonwealth. Here’s why Seattle or L.A. might end up being the next San Juan.
Embattled Mayor’s Exit Forces Seattle to Dust Off Succession Plans
STATE AND LOCAL NEWS ROUNDUP | Hurricane recovery continues in Florida; N.Y. volunteer firefighters press Gov. Cuomo on health bill; and Detroit Homecoming fills vacant train station.
Disaster Risk and Economic Growth Create Uncomfortable Questions for Civic Boosters
ANALYSIS: Suitors seeking Amazon’s 2nd headquarters should ask themselves: How resilient is their city or region?
Amazon Wants to Build a Massive New North American Headquarters
The company is asking for local governments to submit proposals for hosting the site, which it says will be on par with its existing Seattle campus.
Keeping the Nation’s Busiest Locks Running Strong for Another Hundred Years
PHOTOS: The Ballard Locks in Seattle were an American engineering triumph when they opened a century ago and there’s plenty of other critical infrastructure and economic activity that continue to rely on this waterway.
This Promising Tech Tool Can Save Lives Before a Major Earthquake Strikes
As the Trump administration preps to kill ShakeAlert, here's a scenario to demonstrate why funding its continued implementation is critical.
A Tough 4-Year Journey for the World’s Largest Tunnel Boring Machine
Watch Bertha crash through the concrete finish line and the challenging 9,270-foot journey under Seattle to get there.
A Data-Driven Governance Test for Seattle: Transforming Homeless Services
Two years ago, the Emerald City was among the first to be named to the What Works Cities program and chose to focus on human-services contracting reform. What can other cities learn from Seattle’s experience?
Is Seattle ‘Holding Its Gunpowder’ in Legal Fight With Trump?
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Repairing Ferguson’s ‘tattered’ image; Philly mayor’s plan hits roadblock; and Alaska may give green light to Uber and Lyft.
Seattle Sewage Disaster Raises Bigger Questions About Infrastructure Resilience
The hundreds of millions of gallons of untreated waste that poured into Puget Sound in recent weeks will likely be a “moot point” during an even larger catastrophic event. What can be done to mitigate the risk?
A New Path to Authorize an Income Tax in Washington State May Start in Seattle
Advocates think that there’s “a great moment to seize” locally but Republicans in Olympia may be one step ahead.
When Highway Traffic Is Dizzying ... But Not in the Way You Might Think
A Washington State Department of Transportation camera captured an unexpected moment on Tuesday.
The Challenges of ‘Data Science for Social Good’ in a New Era of ‘Alternative Facts’
What can policy professionals do to combat misinformation and confusion that sows the seeds of distrust in their important work?
Don’t Overlook Resiliency Benefits When Touting Transportation Improvements
Yes, mobility is important, but every dollar invested to improve infrastructure is also a dollar invested in being better prepared for the next major disaster.
Seattle-Area Transit Agency Takes Major Step to Build a Zero-Emissions Bus Fleet
After the successful testing of battery-electric technology, King County Metro plans to roll out the nation’s largest such system of environmentally friendly buses.
Are Taxpayers Willing to Pony Up for Parks?
They were in Seattle and elsewhere. And counties from California to Ohio have proposed parks levies for the November ballot, whether it’s to simply maintain park space or add more in underserved areas.
Navigator Award Finalists: Ken Guy and Sandy Hanks, Procurement Reform Efforts in King County, Wash.
Reducing barriers to make procurement and contracting more accessible and inclusive.
Self-Driving Car Plan Envisions Exclusive Use of Freeway by Autonomous Vehicles
Unveiled by tech experts, the proposal focuses on Interstate 5 between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia.
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