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Seattle Police Chief resigns 

After four years on the job (including two as acting Chief), Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz has resigned as chief, replaced on […]

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Major organized retail crime bust seizes 74,000 stolen items

Reneé Sunde, President and CEO, and Mark Johnson, Sr, VP of Policy and Government Affairs recently spoke to the media about the […]

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Seattle Mayor invests $10M in youth mental health and violence prevention

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has announced a bold $10 million investment to combat youth violence and bolster mental health support. This comprehensive […]

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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) […]

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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 […]

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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) […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

WR.CommsMarch 18, 20241 min read
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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 […]

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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 […]

WR.CommsFebruary 12, 20241 min read
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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 […]

WR.CommsFebruary 12, 20241 min read
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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 […]

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