Battling fentanyl crisis and organized retail crime: King County’s multifaceted approach
In the battle against the fentanyl crisis gripping communities nationwide, King County has established proactive measures. With the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) […]
King County Council approves new minimum wage
The King County Council has voted to create a new minimum wage for unincorporated areas of the county, aligning with Tukwila’s highest-in-the-nation […]
WR joins Seattle City Auditor’s Office in Organized Retail Crime Audit presentation
Mark Johnson, WR’s Sr. Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs, recently presented crucial updates on the 2023 Organized Retail Crime (ORC) […]
Mayor Harrell unveils crime prevention technology pilot
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has announced the next steps in the Crime Prevention Technology pilot, part of the broader One Seattle Safety […]
Downtown Seattle Association’s “State of Downtown” draws large crowd
On March 7, more than 1,000 people gathered in the new Seattle Convention Center to hear about the State of Downtown from […]
Seattle Times Editorial Board takes early look at race to State’s top education post
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is on the 2024 ballot, along with the other statewide offices. The editorial board of […]
Seattle’s Streetcar is a lonely ride through a fading dream
Exploring the South Lake Union Streetcar in Seattle reveals the stark reality that a transit system that once promised urban vibrancy […]
Seattle City Council appoints Tanya Woo to Position 8
On Tuesday, the eight members of the City Council voted to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of Councilmember […]
Council President Sara Nelson lays out her vision
In an uncommonly bold approach to Council leadership, newly-elected President Sara Nelson set forth her goals and vision in an OpEd […]
Backlash surfaces against Seattle’s new app-based worker compensation law
When the app-based worker minimum compensation law took effect on January 13, Mayor Bruce Harrell praised it as an important worker […]
Mixed news on Seattle’s economy in 2023
Seattle saw some good news and some mediocre economic news this year. On the plus side, 83,000 workers were in their […]
King County Council delays action on minimum wage legislation
In September, four members of the King County Council proposed legislation to create a new minimum wage standard for unincorporated areas […]