Seattle Mayor Expands Beloved Bicycle Weekends on Lake Washington Boulevard
Mayor Katie Wilson has officially launched an expanded schedule for the popular Bicycle Weekends on Lake Washington Boulevard, a move celebrated by…
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Seattle Social Housing Developer Acquires First Building
The Seattle Social Housing Developer (SSHD) has secured its first property, a 150-unit apartment complex near Pike Place Market, marking a significant…
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Seattle’s Trailhead Direct Service Returns with Weekend Shuttle Routes to Popular Hiking Spots
King County Metro launches its 2026 Trailhead Direct season, offering weekend shuttle services from light rail stations to Eastside trailheads, funded in…
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Seattle Civilian Crisis Response Team Hampered by Police Union Contract
Despite expansion plans, Seattle's Community Assisted Response & Engagement (CARE) team faces significant operational limitations due to restrictions in the new Seattle…
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King County Candidate Housing Forum to Address Assessor and Council Races
The Urbanist and partners are hosting a King County Candidate Housing Forum on June 10th, focusing on the King County Assessor and…
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King County Sales Tax Measure Could Shortchange Seattle’s Transportation Funding
A proposed amendment to a new King County sales tax measure threatens to cap Seattle's share of pass-through transportation funding, potentially costing…
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Editorial Debate: ‘Builders’ Mouthpiece’ Accusation Highlights Tensions in US Urban Development Discourse
A recent editorial in *The Urbanist* addresses being labelled a "builders' media mouthpiece" by *The Seattle Times*, revealing deeper tensions and differing…
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