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Seattle’s new CTO will wrestle with AI, data centers, and new cop cameras

Mayor Katie Wilson has selected her new Chief Technology Officer. Wilson named Shannon Smith as the city’s new CTO. Smith steps into the role to lead the Seattle Information Technology Department, managing an organization of over 600 employees and an … Continue reading →

OPINION | Seattle's World Cup Plans Reach the Waterfront. Why Not the South End?

From Rainier Avenue to Beacon Hill, South End business advocates ask why neighborhoods rich in culture, food, and small businesses were left out of Seattle's World Cup spotlight.

With a community boost, Capitol Hill’s Aviv Hummus Bar making plans to become kosher certified

Owners Jodi and David Nussbaum are turning to the community to help Capitol HIll’s Aviv Hummus Bar become kosher certified. Aviv has launched a community fundraiser to support the changes required to achieve certification. “One of the most common questions … Continue reading →

Zahilay Outlines Affordability, Safety Priorities in First State of the County Address

From affordable housing and expanded child care to new bus routes and violence prevention funding, Zahilay used his first State of the County speech to spotlight early wins and future priorities.

Mediums Collective Brings Raza Pride to Capitol Hill

Another Upheaval on Mayor Wilson’s Staff as Communications Director Departs

By Erica C. Barnett In the latest upheaval at the mayor’s office, Mayor Katie Wilson’s communications director, Seferiana Day, is… The post Another Upheaval on Mayor Wilson’s Staff as Communications Director Departs appeared first on PubliCola.

10 years of Broadway Hill Park, ‘last of its kind’ on Capitol Hill

It has not been the most pleasant year for Broadway Hill Park — and Seattle parks, in general — but you should stop by the corner of Federal and Republican this month to celebrate. Broadway Hill Park is turning 10. … Continue reading →

Council considering legislation expanding access to Seattle’s Utility Discount Program

The Seattle City Council’s Governance and Utilities Committee committee chaired by District 3 rep and council president Joy Hollingsworth will discuss legislation that would make it easier for more residents to qualify for Seattle’s Utility Discount Program. Under the proposal, … Continue reading →

Capitol Hill down another vegan doughnut shop

As it approaches its five-year anniversary in the neighborhood. Dough Joy is closing the E Pike shop where the Seattle brand got its start. Owners say the Capitol Hill Dough Joy will close later this month– but the other Dough … Continue reading →

COLUMN | When Corporations Leave, Seattle Communities Pay the Price. It's Time to Invest Locally.

2. As major companies cut jobs and seek subsidies, Marcus Harrison Green makes the case for supporting worker-owned, family-run, and neighborhood businesses that keep wealth circulating locally.

Seattle City Council unanimously approves one-year pause on data center expansion to protect natural resources

Seattle City Council unanimously approves one-year pause on data center expansion to protect natural resources Off patr Wed, 06/10/2026 - 6:51pm

CHS Pics | A month of LGBTQIA2S+ love on Capitol Hill begins with Pride in the Park

It has been 20 years since Pride outgrew Capitol Hill and the city’s annual parade moved to downtown Seattle. Saturday’s Pride in the Park ...