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Capitol Hill Seattle
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As final mental competency period ends, First Hill homeless ax murder case heads to dismissal and civil commitment
Liam Kryger, the 27-year-old accused in two deadly attacks on sleeping homeless men killed in late night assaults on area streets in 2024, remains ...
Capitol Hill Seattle
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Seattle City Council notes: environmental appeal reform, new City Light rates and expanded discount program, and why it is holding public hearings on bills it already passed
The Seattle City Council has a busy Wednesday schedule of public hearings and legislative updates as it wraps up business approaching the annual late-August summer break. Public hearings: The Seattle City Council has already acted on key pieces of legislation … Continue reading →
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Seattle Transit Advocates Push Back on Watering Down Transit Measure Renewal
Councilmember Bob Kettle's proposal to slash the Seattle Transit Measure renewal by one-third drew significant pushback this week at a public hearing on potential amendments. Among those strongly advocating against the move was the Seattle Transit Advisory Board and the Amalgamated Transit Union.
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Midweek Roundup: avoid the squeeze, take the bus
PubliCola interviewed Seattle’s “Urbanist” Mayor Katie Wilson: Part 1 and Part 2. Cascade PBS sat down with Tacoma’s Mayor Anders Ibsen, also at 6 months into his first term. Transit & Streets: Land Use & Housing: Other: This is an Open Thread.
The Urbanist
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Pierce Transit Goes to Voters for First Funding Increase Since 2002
The 0.3% sales tax bump going onto the November ballot would increase service by around 40% by the mid-2030s, the biggest expansion of transit service in Pierce County in decades. Since May, the proposal has been tweaked to include free rides for seniors.
Capitol Hill Seattle
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Officials plan ‘open house’ as Broadway Crisis Care Center readied for 2027 opening
A half year after selecting an operator for the coming Crisis Care Center at Broadway and Union, officials are ramping up the community outreach process as the facility makes plans for a late 2027 opening. An “Open House and Resource … Continue reading →
Capitol Hill Seattle
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Seattle City Council considers bill that would prioritize ‘warm handoff’ diversion in drug use enforcement
The Seattle City Council is slated to handle two pieces of legislation Tuesday related to the changing nature of the role of the Seattle Police Department in the city. Drug ordinance diversion: In Tuesday morning’s public safety committee session, council … Continue reading →
Capitol Hill Seattle
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Madison Valley commercial building damaged in overnight fire
Firefighters battled a stubborn fire in the upper floors of a Madison Valley commercial building overnight. Seattle Fire says there was no injuries despite damage. The cause is under investigation. 911 calls reported flames coming from the third story of … Continue reading →