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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 · 15h
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Seattle plunged into darkness as 50 mph winds tear through

A powerful windstorm knocked out power to more than 115,000 customers across Western Washington on Saturday night, Nov. 7, including about 46,000 Seattle City Light customers at the peak. Gusts reached 69 mph on the coast and about 50 mph around Puget Sound, toppling trees onto roads and power lines from Lewis County to Whatcom County.

Seattle, WA · 2d
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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 · 2d
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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 · 11h
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Bird Flu Reaches Western Washington Commercial Egg Farm for First Time as Pierce County Workers Are Monitored

Public health workers in Tacoma and Pierce County are checking on employees of a commercial egg farm where bird flu was confirmed last week, the first time the virus has reached a commercial poultry flock in Western Washington since the current outbreak began in 2022. No human cases have been identified at the farm, and health officials describe the monitoring as a standard precaution.

Pierce County, WA · 1d

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Dead birds in Snohomish County test positive for bird flu; officials say low public risk

MONROE, Wash. — Dead birds found at Lake Tye Park in Monroe have preliminarily tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, also known as bird flu, the Snohomish County Health Department said. Health officials said the virus circulates naturally among birds and can cause severe illness and high death...

Snohomish County, WA · 1d

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Seattle schools Superintendent Shuldiner on classroom tech policy, school mergers

Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner told KUOW’s Soundside that changes the district are exploring will be disruptive.

Seattle, 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

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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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Shoreline pedestrian bridge delayed as faulty arch may need replacement

It looks like light rail riders will have to wait longer for the pedestrian bridge to be lifted into place over I-5 in Shoreline. The bridge placement is delayed, but the city still anticipates completing the project close to its scheduled spring 2027 timeline. Last Saturday was one of the...

Shoreline, WA · 16h

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Voters approve Kent School District operating levy

Voters have approved the Educational Programs and Operations Levy for the Kent School District. The proposition has 53.75% (30,177 votes) in favor and 45.25% (25,964 votes) against, according to results released Nov. 9 by King County Elections. The election will be certified Dec. 3 by the Washington Secretary of State office.

Kent, WA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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4 of nation's largest cities now led by socialist mayors after Tuesday's election, affecting tens of millions

Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., now join Seattle and New York City as top-20 U.S. cities led by DSA-affiliated socialist mayors in office.

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

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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

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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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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 · 14h

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Mayor Wilson expects to select Seattle’s next police chief in coming months

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released an update on the search for a new police chief on Friday, stating that the search is “on track” for her selection to be made in the coming months.

Seattle, WA · 2d

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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

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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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Seattle schools want Google AI gone; company says Search could go with it

As Seattle Public Schools prepares to implement new technology restrictions Monday, district leaders are trying to determine whether schools will ultimately be able to separate artificial intelligence from Google Search. The question emerged after Google announced new controls for K-12 schools, saying administrators will be able to decide which AI...

Seattle, WA · 1d