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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Starbucks’ Nashville Move Highlights Stark Contrasts in Corporate Responsibility and Worker Welfare
An analysis of Starbucks' decision to open a large office in Nashville while laying off Seattle staff reveals significant differences in political…
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West Coast Cities Explore Vacancy Taxes to Combat Housing Shortages
Facing high commercial vacancies and escalating housing needs, cities like Portland, Seattle, and Tacoma are considering vacancy taxes as a tool to…
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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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Bellevue to Introduce Paid Curbside Parking to Boost Turnover and Fund Transport Upgrades
The city of Bellevue is set to implement a dynamic paid parking program for its curbside spaces, aiming to improve parking availability…
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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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First Amtrak Cascades ‘Airos’ Arrive in Seattle for Testing
On Saturday, Amtrak delivered its first ‘Airo’ class trainset to Seattle for testing and deployment on Amtrak Cascades this fall. The trickle…
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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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