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Seattle Medium
27 days
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.
Seattle Medium
27 days
Officials Demand More Reforms From KCRHA
Seattle and King County officials have mandated additional corrective actions and external financial oversight for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) following a determination that its plan to rectify significant financial management deficiencies remains incomplete.
The Needling
28 days
ICE to Help Protect World Cup Host Cities from Making Any Money from International Tourists
U.S. World Cup host cities including Seattle, LA, Boston, New York City and Atlanta were assured today that ICE is already on-hand to protect them all from making any money from international tourists. “Just like at the airports earlier this year, we’re here whenever a city needs help fighting the scourge of toururism,” said ICE […]
GeekWire
28 days
‘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
GeekWire
28 days
Founders on the frontiers of space and robotics show off their gadgets and tell the stories behind them
Carbon Robotics, Overland AI, Starcloud and Starfish Space get their share of the spotlight at a DeepTech session featuring AI chips, satellites and more. Read More
Seattle Weekly
28 days
Mercer Island student dies from lacrosse injury
Mercer Island High School (MIHS) administrators informed the community on June 7 of the loss of one of its students.
Seattle Medium
28 days
Fact Check: The Average US Gas Price Is Higher Today Than During 91% Of Biden’s Presidency
Current national average gasoline prices exceed those observed during 91% of the Biden administration's tenure, marking a significant increase from the average recorded upon his departure in January 2025.
GeekWire
28 days
‘City at your fingertips’: Seattle powers up first digital wayfinding kiosk near tourist hot-spot
The first of dozens of IKE Smart City digital wayfinding kiosks planned for downtown and around Seattle was unveiled on Tuesday at the busy intersection of First Avenue and Pike Street. Read More
GeekWire
28 days
After lagging behind, Gov. Ferguson pushes for statewide school cellphone ban in Washington
After moving slowly on cellphone rules at schools, Washington's leaders are now pushing for all-day bans on their use for K-12 students by fall 2027. Read More
Seattle Medium
28 days
Social Security Retirement Trust Fund Will Run Dry In 2032 Unless Congress Acts
Tens of millions of Americans face potential reductions in Social Security and Medicare benefits as annual reports from the programs' trustees project accelerated insolvency for their respective trust funds. The Social Security retirement trust fund is now anticipated to be depleted by late 2032, while Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund is expected to be exhausted by the second quarter of 2033. These revised forecasts, attributed to factors including recent tax policy changes, declining fertility rates, and reduced immigration, underscore an urgent need for congressional action to prevent significant financial shortfalls for beneficiaries.
Seattle Medium
28 days
New Consumer Protection Rule Turns Its Back On Fair Housing As Advocates Sue To Preserve Enforcement
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a new rule significantly curtailing anti-discrimination efforts, a move described as one of the most consequential shifts in federal fair-lending policy in decades. This action has prompted a federal lawsuit filed by the National Fair Housing Alliance and four other housing organizations in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The suit challenges the CFPB's decision to end the disparate impact standard and limit special purpose credit programs, which are crucial for expanding credit access for marginalized communities. Plaintiffs assert the bureau failed to justify its departure from decades of settled Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) implementation and question the Acting Director's rulemaking authority.
GeekWire
28 days
Seattle slips in ranking of best U.S. cities for foreign investment, fueling concerns about business climate
The fourth annual list compiled by British newspaper Financial Times and stock market index Nikkei ranks Seattle 13th among 95 U.S. cities — a drop of 11 places from last year's second-place position. Read More
