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Capitol Hill Seattle
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Council begins debate over Wilson Seattle Transit Measure proposal including bid to slice tax
Two members of the Seattle City Council’s transportation committee including the group’s chair say they want to significantly change the mayor’s plans for a 0.15% Seattle sales tax increase to pay for “better-than-baseline” bus service on key lines in the … Continue reading →
Seattle Medium
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America 250: Why Crispus Attucks Matters Today
Amidst national commemorations of the United States' 250th anniversary, a commentary proposes honoring Crispus Attucks, the formerly enslaved sailor who became the first casualty of the American Revolution during the Boston Massacre, as a symbol of the nation's ongoing pursuit of freedom and justice.
Seattle Medium
about 9 hours
A Year In, Trump’s Spending Cuts Hit Hardest In Black Communities
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law last July, has significantly curtailed access to healthcare and food assistance for millions of low-income Americans, with Black communities disproportionately affected. The legislation, which enacted trillions in cuts to Medicaid and food assistance budgets, has led to a 4.6 million decrease in Medicaid and CHIP enrollment and over 4 million fewer SNAP participants, intensifying existing systemic inequities.
Seattle Medium
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America 250: Black Americans Reflect On Freedom And Trauma
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, many Black Americans question whether the national celebration adequately reflects their history and lived experiences. Mental health advocates assert that the enduring legacy of slavery, segregation, and systemic discrimination has inflicted lasting emotional scars, underscoring persistent inequities.
Seattle Medium
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More than 7 Million Student Loan Borrowers Face Sept. 29 Deadline – Mostly Black
The income-driven SAVE student loan repayment plan has been discontinued, replaced by two new options requiring borrowers to choose between prioritizing monthly payment amounts or total loan balance. Borrowers face a September 29 deadline to select a new plan.
Seattle Medium
about 9 hours
Trump Rings Opening Bell To Mark First Day Of Trading For Trump Accounts
President Donald Trump officially launched Trump Accounts, a new savings and investment vehicle for children, on July 4. The initiative seeks to encourage third-party contributions to a child's future and provide federal seed money for newborns.
Seattle Medium
about 9 hours
Rep. Jasmine Crockett Will Be Missed
U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett, a civil rights attorney, has emerged as a vocal advocate for the rights of Black Americans, notably challenging legislative efforts by Representative Byron Donalds. Donalds has championed the D.C. Crimes Act of 2025, a measure designed to impose stricter penalties on juvenile offenders in the nation's capital, which Crockett argues denies young people the same opportunities for redemption he once received, citing his own past felony charge and subsequent expungement.
Capitol Hill Seattle
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Former First Hill rooming house saved from demolition in the ’90s to be considered for Seattle landmark protections
An effort is underway to win landmark protections for a home built on First Hill 124 years ago for a prominent Seattle couple. Today, the home makes up 11 apartments and is worthy of historical protections, the group says. Historic … Continue reading →
Capitol Hill Seattle
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Capitol Hill’s ‘250’ 4th of July celebrations include fireworks views, ‘e-bonfire’ in Cal Anderson Park
Seattle’s celebrations of 4th of July included crowds watching fireworks over Lake Union from the western flanks of Capitol Hill after a day of grilling and chilling as the city prepared for the festivities to continue with Team USA’s World … Continue reading →
PubliCola
2 days
This Week on PubliCola: July 4, 2026
KCRHA contracts yanked, opponents rail against plan to eliminate one avenue for challenging density, news vouchers pushed back a year,… The post This Week on PubliCola: July 4, 2026 appeared first on PubliCola.
PubliCola
3 days
Council Amendments Would Slash Transit Funding Plan, Subject Measure to Annual Council Vote
Other amendments would allow the city to divert funding from additional King County Metro bus service to transit security and… The post Council Amendments Would Slash Transit Funding Plan, Subject Measure to Annual Council Vote appeared first on PubliCola.
PubliCola
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Proposal to Temporarily Cut Fees on New Housing Is Dead, Negotiators Say
By Erica C. Barnett A proposal that would have given developers an 80 percent break on Mandatory Housing Affordability fees… The post Proposal to Temporarily Cut Fees on New Housing Is Dead, Negotiators Say appeared first on PubliCola.