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Strong winds, heavy rain knock out power to thousands in Seattle

Several thousand customers were without power Saturday night as strong winds and heavy rain swept through western Washington. As of 10:30 p.m. Saturday, about 33,000 customers were without power mostly in south and West Seattle, according to the Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) outage map. SPU originally reported 42,000 customers without...

Seattle, WA · 3d
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Seattle lawsuit alleges airlines shared fare data, inflating prices

The nation’s largest airlines are in hot water for allegedly sharing nonpublic fare information with one another, consequently suppressing competition and artificially raising ticket prices. A proposed class action lawsuit filed by two travelers on Wednesday in federal district court in Seattle accused seven major airlines, as well as...

Seattle, WA · 20h
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Jaelynn Scott makes history as first openly transgender person elected to Washington Legislature

Seattle and Renton voters have elected Jaelynn Scott to represent the 37th Legislative District in Olympia, making her both the first openly transgender person elected to the Washington state Legislature and the first to be elected to a state legislature in the United States. Scott was leading with 87.44% of...

Renton, WA · 2d
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‘I think this is a very smart move’: Curley praises Nilu Jenks’ push to make Seattle housing easier to build

Newly elected Seattle City Councilmember Nilu Jenks campaigned on increasing housing supply by changing zoning rules, shortening permitting timelines, and revising affordable housing requirements. Jenks won the District 5 seat representing North Seattle, according to Reason’s report on her election and housing proposals. On “The John Curley Show” on...

Seattle, WA · 1d
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Surveillance audit ordered by Seattle mayor calls for more ‘guardrails’ for technology

An audit from the NYU Policing Project finds some “important gaps” in Seattle policies around the Seattle Police Department’s use of surveillance technologies at its Real-Time Crime Center.

Seattle, WA · 1d

MyNorthwest.com

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‘They aren’t accepting failure as an option’: Seattle chamber CEO contrasts San Francisco’s approach to public disorder

Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Joe Nguyen is urging Seattle leaders to adopt lessons from San Francisco’s response to public disorder and downtown recovery. In a Nov. 3 GeekWire opinion column, Nguyen argued that Seattle has comparable resources but needs stronger leadership and follow-through. Speaking with...

Seattle, WA · 1d

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King County Metro seeks feedback on proposed changes to Renton bus routes

King County Metro is asking riders to weigh in on proposed changes to a dozen bus routes and bus stops as the agency prepares for a new transit center in Renton.

Renton, WA · 1d

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Elections results elevate mood at Sunday sign-waving

Elections results elevate mood at Sunday sign-waving. The mood this weekend at the "Social Justice Sundays" sign-waving at the Shoreline-Edmonds line was buoyant - cautiously optimistic but tempered with the knowledge the hard work to right the course of country is just beginning. Just over 40 local residents turned out...

Shoreline, WA · 1d

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Socialist mayors to lead LA, D.C., NYC, Seattle as Trump warns of ‘disaster’

(The Center Square) – Democratic Socialists will now lead America’s two most populous cities and the nation’s capital, raising questions over the Democratic Socialist of America platform. More than 14 million people will live under the leadership of Democratic Socialist mayors in a handful of American cities. Nithya Raman was elected mayor of Los Angeles and Janeese Lewis George was elected to lead Washington, D.C. in Tuesday’s elections, both mayor-elects are Democratic Socialists. Upon being sworn in, Raman and Lewis George will join New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson in leading major metropolises, leading critics to be concerned about how their socialist agendas will impact the cities they lead. A lot of eyes will likely be on LA, as the city is set to host the 2028 Summer Olympics, with thousands of people from around the world set to descend on the California city, plagued with a massive homeless problem. President Donald Trump was asked about the latest round of socialist candidates leading the major cities in the Oval Office. The president warned that “it’s going to be a disaster.” He added that the socialist policies “are very tough,” emphasizing, “they’re very tough on a

Washington, DC · 2d

Moneywise

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Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson vetoes $10M RV permit program, offers 72-spot safe lot and 'outreach' instead

Seattle City Council has until December 2 to vote on a veto.

Seattle, WA · 23h

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KCRHA CEO’s Departure Leaves Right-Hand Man in Charge, City Budget Leader Warns Council About Profligate Spending, No Concession Yet in Lopsided Council Race

1. King County Regional Homelessness Authority CEO Kelly Kinnison likely forestalled her own firing by resigning abruptly on Friday, November 6. In a brief, 153-word resignation letter, Kinnsion wrote that given the KCRHA governing board’s recent decision to “right size” the agency and move the administration of the region’s homelessness contracts back to Seattle and King County, “I believe it is in the best interest of the agency for me to make room for those changes.”

Seattle, WA · 1d

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King County mental health crisis center renovation estimate more than doubles to $35 million

The estimated cost to renovate a former medical office building on Seattle’s Capitol Hill into a mental health crisis center has more than doubled, according to The Seattle Times, adding to questions about the rising price of major taxpayer-funded projects across King County. King County is now seeking $35...

King County, WA · 1d

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SR 167 overnight closure kicks off week of roadwork in western WA

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) continues late-night work this week on some of its bigger projects, bringing lane and ramp closures. There is one full closure on Monday evening on SR 167 through Renton that drivers will need to pay attention to and seek alternate routes. Northbound SR...

Renton, WA · 1d

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Order to avoid home demolitions without building permits is withdrawn as not needed

An order meant to avoid empty lots and torn-down trees from premature home demolitions was withdrawn Monday by Cambridge city councillor Cathie Zusy as – so far – unnecessary. The city’s housing development dashboard shows more than 250 projects in before-permit, permitted and completed stages. Zusy said in...

Seattle, WA · 1d

The Daily

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Radford Court residents urge UW to act on Greystar management; property says it hired office staffer

Residents of Radford Court, UW’s student and family housing, are asking President Robert J. Jones to intervene at the Greystar-managed complex, saying it has no office staff and that some households pay double what their neighbors do for the same unit. Radford Court’s management wrote in a statement to...

Seattle, WA · 18h

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Nitze-Stagen Completes Seattle Workforce Housing Project

Trace 4001, an eight-story workforce housing project located at 4001 S. Willow Street in Seattle’s Othello neighborhood, is now open to the public. The new rental community, located just one block from the Othello Light Rail Station, was developed by Seattle-based Nitze-Stagen. Trace 4001 is a privately funded project...

Seattle, WA · 18h

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Bellevue Council Backs Sales Tax Increase Projected to Raise $11M a Year for Transportation

The Bellevue City Council has picked a 0.1% sales tax for transportation as its funding approach for the next two-year budget, and it left out a new car tab fee. On November 3, councilmembers voted 5–1 to put the option, called “option 2b,” into the 2027–2028 budget package. The final budget vote is set for November 17.

Bellevue, WA · 1d

Axios Seattle

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Seattle's urban forest restoration work earns UN honor

Seattle's work pulling invasive plants, planting native species and recruiting neighbors to care for public lands has earned some international love. Why it matters: The United Nations award acknowledges that cities — and not just wilderness areas — have a role to play in restoring damaged ecosystems, per Seattle Parks and Recreation . Driving the news: Green Seattle Partnership was recently named a World Restoration Flagship by the UN for combining green space restoration with community involvement across the city. By the numbers: The partnership has planted about 1.5 million native plants, logged 1.5 million volunteer hours and restored more than 2,000 acres of public land over two decades, according to the UN. Zoom out: Seattle joined the UN's Generation Restoration initiative in 2023 and is now among the first three cities to receive the restoration award, per the city . Get involved: Seattle Forest Week runs through Sunday with planting and restoration events across the city. No experience is necessary.

Seattle, WA · 1d

94.5 KATS

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Seattle Named the 3rd Best City in America for Creatives

Artists, performers, writers and creative minds take note! Seattle just earned the No. 3 spot among America's best cities for creatives. Here's what makes it stand out.

Seattle, WA · 20h

kingcountymetro.blog

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“It’s Electric!” King County Metro celebrates its 100% battery electric bus base

Tukwila Base is home to 120 buses “fueled” by electricity, a renewable energy source. It is a state of the art facility that has already become a blueprint for other transit agencies from around the country to emulate. It’s the only 100% battery electric bus base in Washington and one of the largest in the country.

King County, WA · 20h