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This Week on PubliCola: July 18, 2026

A marathon debate over transit funding, Katie Wilson’s flight patterns, a bill that would limit endless land-use appeals, and more… The post This Week on PubliCola: July 18, 2026 appeared first on PubliCola.

The Roundup: Black Panthers Had It Right — Feed All Kids

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to Councilmember Dionne Foster and Mayor Katie Wilson about free meals for schoolchildren.

Seattle Nice: Taxing for Transit, Nude Beach Ruling, and Mayor Wilson’s Frugal Flights

By Erica C. Barnett Unlike the Seattle City Council, we sped through several local topics on Seattle Nice this week,… The post Seattle Nice: Taxing for Transit, Nude Beach Ruling, and Mayor Wilson’s Frugal Flights appeared first on PubliCola.

After Marathon Meeting, Council Committee Passes Wilson’s Transit Measure Mostly Intact

By Erica C. Barnett It took three hours and 37 minutes—45 minutes longer than the new film The Odyssey—but a… The post After Marathon Meeting, Council Committee Passes Wilson’s Transit Measure Mostly Intact appeared first on PubliCola.

Indigenous Violence Survivors See Fewer Services After Federal Cuts

Washington's offseason in quotes, position by position

A compilation of the most interesting things UW coaches and players have said about the roster.

Land Use Appeal Reform Moves Forward, Council Splits on Funding for School Meals

1. A city council committee voted to move legislation forward on Wednesday that will—if it passes full council next week—shut… The post Land Use Appeal Reform Moves Forward, Council Splits on Funding for School Meals appeared first on PubliCola.

PHOTO ESSAY | Soccer Fans in Seattle Feel the Love — and Heartbreak — of World Cup

Photographer Susan Fried captured soccer fans enjoying World Cup games across the South End.

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As Mayor, Katie Wilson Doesn’t Travel Much. When She Does, You’ll Find Her in 23F.

By Erica C. Barnett For more than a year, records have been trickling into my inbox documenting the astronomical amounts… The post As Mayor, Katie Wilson Doesn’t Travel Much. When She Does, You’ll Find Her in 23F. appeared first on PubliCola.

Jordan Alam and Gloria Huh Offer Ways to Resist the 'Seattle Freeze'

Ahead of their July 16 live podcast event, therapists Jordan Alam and Gloria Huh unpack how race, vulnerability, and fear shape the "Seattle Freeze."

Seattle May Actually Limit Anti-Housing Land Use Appeals; More People Will be Eligible for Utility Discounts

  1. The Seattle City Council’s land use committee will vote tomorrow on a proposal, from Councilmember Eddie Lin, to… The post Seattle May Actually Limit Anti-Housing Land Use Appeals; More People Will be Eligible for Utility Discounts appeared first on PubliCola.