Seattle City Council considering a new delivery fee
On September 26, the Seattle City Council’s Public Safety and Human Services Committee heard a presentation from Council staff on a potential new […]
Crime rates drop in Seattle following new drug law
Downtown Seattle has witnessed a promising decrease in crime rates over the past year. However, safety concerns still linger in specific […]
King County Council considering a $18.99 minimum wage
On October 17, the King County Council’s Transportation, Economy, and Environment Committee heard a presentation by Council staff on legislation that […]
How will historic unpopularity impact Seattle City Council races?
After an August primary election that saw the three incumbent Seattle City Councilmembers seeking reelection lead their challengers, new polling suggests […]
Crime rates drop in Seattle following new drug law
Within hours of Seattle’s new law criminalizing public use and possession of illegal drugs taking effect, Seattle Police made 25 arrests. […]
Do you have questions about this year’s election in Seattle?
Are you still gathering information to inform your vote on November 7th? Here’s a terrific article from The Seattle Times with […]
Seattle reports fewer homeless encampments and declining crime
The Office of Mayor Bruce Harrell released encouraging news on the City’s struggle to move unsheltered people from tents and RVs […]
Seattle considers implementing its own drug use law amid inaction by State Legislature
Seattle is considering implementing its own drug use law as the state Legislature failed to replace an expiring statute. With the […]
Seattle renews and expands Downtown Metropolitan Improvement District for another 10 years
On May 2, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved legislation by Councilmember Sara Nelson to fund the Metropolitan Improvement District (“MID”) […]
Amazon calls employees back to the office and moves 2,000 workers from Seattle to Bellevue
Last week, Amazon workers returned to the office in downtown Seattle, marking the first official day back in the office after […]
Elliott Way opens a key piece in Seattle’s $750 million waterfront project
Seattle’s waterfront is undergoing a $750 million redevelopment project set to conclude in 2025, featuring the new Alaskan Way, sidewalks, bike […]
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell focuses on public safety and downtown revitalization in annual State of the City address
On February 21, Mayor Bruce Harrell delivered his 2023 State of the City address, recounting actions of his Administration’s focus on “core […]