Power Poll: Local Budgets

Glenn Jacobs and Indya Kincannon photo.

Respondents are generally supportive of the city and county budget plans, though a majority predicts cuts at the federal level will lead to increased spending.

Power Poll: Sustainability

Solar Array, Public Works Service Center

Most respondents support public-sector efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and are taking action themselves.

Townhouse Uptick

Photo of Chris Sharp of Urban Engineering addressing the Planning Commission.

With hillside protection regulations and a hot housing market, developers bring higher-density projects to the Planning Commission.

A Snapshot of Homelessness

On Feb. 23, local service providers and volunteers counted the homeless population. They found the number had soared.

Contracts Round Third

Two key agreements for the multi-use stadium are nearly ready for the Sports Authority’s approval.

Sheriff Proposes Video Courtroom

county commission spangler

Spangler says conducting more remote hearings at the jail would save the county money and reduce safety risks. The Public Defender’s Office has concerns.

County Turns to Furloughs

City County Building

The temporary measure will rely on expanded unemployment benefits to blunt the loss of county tax revenues related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Last Call

Responding to the COVID-19 threat, the city is closing all bars and restaurants, while the county is closing bars and placing limits on restaurant capacity.