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PubliCola
about 11 hours
Auditor: KCRHA’s Corrective Action Plan Fails to Take Audit Findings Seriously
By Erica C. Barnett Clark Nuber, the firm that conducted a damning forensic evaluation of the King County Regional Homelessness… The post Auditor: KCRHA’s Corrective Action Plan Fails to Take Audit Findings Seriously appeared first on PubliCola.
The Urbanist
about 20 hours
Inmate Fatality Report Points to Ongoing Issues at SCORE Jail
Ten miles south of Seattle, the SCORE Jail has seen a dozen deaths in custody since 2023. A recent fatality review left several questions unanswered, including how the drugs that caused the overdose death got into the jail.
PubliCola
about 20 hours
New Council Legislation Could Make Your Utility Bills Cheaper
By Erica C. Barnett City Councilmember Dan Strauss, along with Council President Joy Hollingsworth, is proposing legislation this week that… The post New Council Legislation Could Make Your Utility Bills Cheaper appeared first on PubliCola.
The Urbanist
about 23 hours
Op-Ed: How Redlining Housing Discrimination Continues to Impact Seattle Today
Racist maps that U.S. federally backed banks used to deny mortgages to communities of color have a long legacy. Elijah Wright's Redlining Reimagined project seeks to lay bare that sordid history.
The Urbanist
1 day
Sound Transit Loses Megaproject Head in Wake of Major ST3 Update
Terri Mestas, hired from LA as the agency's first head of "megaproject delivery", will depart Sound Transit after just over two years in the role. Her departure comes at a critical time, with significant attention on how Sound Transit will get the full voter-approved ST3 portfolio on track.
PubliCola
2 days
City, County Plan to “Embed” Consultant to Address Financial Issues at Homelessness Agency
By Erica C. Barnett Mayor Katie Wilson and King County Executive Girmay Zahilay both announced that they plan to “embed… The post City, County Plan to “Embed” Consultant to Address Financial Issues at Homelessness Agency appeared first on PubliCola.
The Urbanist
2 days
Seattle Is Updating Its Climate Plan for First Time in 13 Years
With the effects of climate change bearing down and global goals far from reach, the City of Seattle is reevaluating its approach to climate action. A survey is open this month to guide the process.
PubliCola
2 days
Seattle Turned on the Surveillance Cameras Before It Wrote the Rules
By Phil Mocek On Friday, Mayor Katie Wilson activated the Stadium District surveillance cameras for the duration of the FIFA… The post Seattle Turned on the Surveillance Cameras Before It Wrote the Rules appeared first on PubliCola.
PubliCola
3 days
Wilson Backs Down on Tenant Protection Rollbacks, Fire Department Funding Plan Fizzles, Privacy Advocates Push Back on Surveillance During World Cup
1. Mayor Katie Wilson’s office confirmed that Wilson will not be proposing changes to the city’s just cause eviction ordinance… The post Wilson Backs Down on Tenant Protection Rollbacks, Fire Department Funding Plan Fizzles, Privacy Advocates Push Back on Surveillance During World Cup appeared first on PubliCola.
The Urbanist
3 days
Bus Network Boost from Wilson's Seattle Transit Measure Comes Into Focus
With a 0.15% sales tax bump, Seattle would be poised to see 100,000 more bus trips per year, boosting popular routes like the D Line and the 36. At a meeting Thursday, councilmembers got a deeper look at possible investments.
The Urbanist
4 days
Op-Ed: The Case for Shifting to a Land Value Tax
Seattle's property tax system has serious shortcomings, but Aaron Schechter explains how shifting to a land value tax could address them and encourage homebuilding.
The Urbanist
4 days
Op-Ed: Bellevue’s Wilburton Housing Policy Actually Builds Housing
One year in, the Wilburton rezone is becoming a regional model. Thanks to a funded inclusionary zoning program, Wilburton attracted applications for more than 2,300 apartments, more than Seattle logged citywide in 2025.
