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Do You Agree With Mayor Wilson’s Proposal To Increase Taxes For Public Transportation?
People have expressed their opposition to raising taxes on public transportation, with some suggesting taxing billionaires instead, while others believe that raising taxes without raising salaries is unfair.
Seattle Medium
about 1 hour
Are Black People Being Left Behind By AI?
Black communities should not shy away from AI, but instead learn to use it as a tool to shape the future and demand accountability from corporations.
Seattle Medium
about 1 hour
More Than 125,000 Washington Residents Living With Dementia, Experts Urge Connection And Support
The University of Washington Memory and Brain Wellness Center offers a variety of programs designed to connect individuals and families with resources, education and support to help those living with dementia and their caregivers navigate the journey together.
Seattle Medium
about 1 hour
Black Girls Disproportionately Impacted by Child Sex Trafficking In King County
Black girls are disproportionately impacted by child sex trafficking in King County, accounting for 44-52% of victims despite making up only 4.4% of the population, due to systemic failures, racial bias, housing instability, and chronic underinvestment.
GeekWire
about 1 hour
Microsoft’s Brad Smith: Graduates jeering AI are ‘telling us what we need to hear’
Microsoft President Brad Smith, in a new blog post and a GeekWire interview, argues that AI will reshape work rather than eliminate it, and says the company's own future depends on people staying employed. He acknowledges the tension with the tech industry's job cuts while contending that fields like computer science are changing, not disappearing. Read More
Seattle Medium
about 2 hours
Experts Say Seattle’s Black Middle Class Is Not Disappearing But Being Displaced
Seattle's Black middle class is being displaced by rising housing costs, wealth disparities, and long-standing structural inequities, making it more difficult for Black families to access wealth-building opportunities.
Seattle Medium
about 2 hours
As Costs Rise, Solid Ground Works to Keep Families From Falling Into Crisis
Solid Ground is an anti-poverty and social service organization in Seattle that is working to help families stay financially stable by providing services and partnering with Black-led organizations, while also advocating for policy changes to address systemic issues.
Seattle Medium
about 2 hours
City Initiative Empowers Students To Lead Mental Health And Safety Efforts At Five Seattle High Schools
The City of Seattle has launched a youth-led mental health and safety initiative at five public high schools, empowering students to design awareness campaigns, connect classmates with resources, and promote conversations about mental health and community well-being.
Seattle Medium
about 2 hours
City Council Proposal Could Expand Utility Discounts To 31,000 Households
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss has proposed legislation to expand eligibility for the city's Utility Discount Program, providing up to $1,000 in annual savings on utility bills for an estimated 31,000 additional low-income households.
GeekWire
about 2 hours
Ex-Icertis executives raise $7.5M for Rivvun, a startup that recovers lost corporate cash
Two former executives from enterprise software giant Icertis have teamed up to launch a new Seattle startup aimed at a multi-trillion-dollar corporate headache. Read More
Seattle Transit Blog
about 5 hours
Midweek Roundup: Why, Robot
Reminder: The FIFA World Cup starts tomorrow and the first match in Seattle is Monday, June 15, at noon. Plan for busy buses, trains, roadways, and lots of tourists. SDOT has travel tips. Metro has an SEA26 transit guide. Community Transit offers ways to Ride to Summer Fun. Pierce Transit is running a “Fan Zone … Continue reading "Midweek Roundup: Why, Robot"
GeekWire
about 15 hours
‘This is Seattle’s position on AI’: City Council votes unanimously to pause new data centers
The Seattle City Council voted 9-0 to halt applications for data centers larger than 20 megavolt-amperes for one year, while the city studies their impact on the power grid, water supply, utility rates, and economy. The moratorium takes effect as soon as Mayor Katie Wilson signs it. Read More