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 […]
Seattle City Council candidates raised nearly $2.4 million in Democracy Vouchers
All registered voters in Seattle receive four $25 Democracy Vouchers to give to the city candidates of their choice. This year, […]
Seattle City Council will make appointment to fill Councilmember Mosqueda’s position
As citywide Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda moves on to the King County Council at the beginning of 2024, the Seattle City Council […]
Seattle City Council approves 2024 budget
On November 21, the Seattle City Council approved a $7.8 billion budget for FY 2024, which begins on January 1. Seattle has a […]