Initial election results show support for Seattle social housing tax opposed by Amazon, Microsoft
Seattle voters are showing support for a new tax on big business that would fund a social housing developer. More ...
The Stranger14h
“Legislative sausage-making at its finest”: SPD’s Blast Balls are Back
Yesterday, the City Council voted six to three to reinstate the Seattle Police Department’s ability to use blast balls, a ...
Seattle voters support taxing high-paying firms for housing
Ballot measure opposed by City Hall and such companies as Microsoft leads to tax firms up to $52m a year to build thousands ...
KUOW9h
Big budget option for Seattle social housing surges ahead in early vote count
Assuming there are no dramatic changes in the ballot count, money for social housing will start flowing in Seattle this ...
Queen Anne & Magnolia News7h
Construction of final segment of Seattle Waterfront project begins
The final segment of Seattle's waterfront revitalization has started construction six years after the Alaskan Way Viaduct was ...
The Urbanist5h
Social Housing Proposition 1A Up Big In Early Returns
Proposition 1A grabbed nearly 58% of the election night vote tally, signaling social housing is on the way to victory in ...
Northwest Asian Weekly7h
Over public objection, Council approves SPD use of “less-lethal” weapons
On Tuesday afternoon, the Seattle City Council approved a measure allowing Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers to use ...
Capitol Hill Seattle Blog15h
Friends of Madison Park files appeal of Seattle growth plan proposal’s Environmental Impact Study
As chair of the Seattle City Council’s comprehensive update committee, District 3 representative Joy Hollingsworth is leading the city’s push to get the new growth and zoning proposal ...