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Mayor’s Press Secretary Departs, Budget for Police Salary Hikes Tops $80 Million

1. Sage Wilson, Mayor Katie Wilson’s press secretary, is leaving the mayor’s office after less than seven months on the… The post Mayor’s Press Secretary Departs, Budget for Police Salary Hikes Tops $80 Million appeared first on PubliCola.

Somali and Oromo Families Shape Toolkit for Culturally Rooted Early Learning

A new Pathways to Progress Alliance toolkit helps Somali and Oromo families and providers bring culture, memory, and ancestral wisdom into early learning.

With Major Reforms Years Away, City Could Make Temporary Changes to Housing Fees Next Year

By Erica C. Barnett Although a proposal to temporarily slash the Mandatory Housing Affordability fees paid by developers in most… The post With Major Reforms Years Away, City Could Make Temporary Changes to Housing Fees Next Year appeared first on PubliCola.

Fear of ICE Is Changing How Local Immigrants Seek Health Care

Local advocates say fear of ICE is reshaping health care choices for immigrant families, from skipped prenatal visits to delayed emergency care.

Rainier Beach Forum Turns Tense Over Community Passageways Cuts

A Rainier Beach public safety forum turned emotional as neighbors questioned cuts to Community Passageways and what they mean for South Seattle youth.

DOOM LOOP: Gettin' Stuff Done!

Counclimembers share their ideas for the mayor's Transit Measure.

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

Seattle Kraken schedule drop

The Seattle Kraken schedule for the 2026 – 2027 season dropped today: A few notables: This year marks an 84-game season, up from the previous 82-game season. In November, Seattle takes on Carolina in international play in Helsinki. Enjoy the saunas and 7 hours of daylight, boys. December and January both contain three back-to-backs, so keep an eye out for how they’ll handle load management and exhaustion. The first home game is against Calgary on October 4th. The final home game is against Winnipeg on April 3rd.