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Capitol Hill Seattle
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43rd District Democrats endorse ‘Tax the Rich’ upstart over ‘Millionaire Tax’ veteran state senator
The core political organization of Washington’s 43rd District representing a swath centered from Capitol Hill to the University District threw its support behind the “Tax the Rich,” worker-focused upstart and turned on its most experienced leader Tuesday night. The 43rd … Continue reading →
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Seattle City Council begins debate on proposal to protect development legislation from environmental appeals
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections is recommending the Seattle City Council pass legislation supporters say will improve efficiency and predictability in city ...
Capitol Hill Seattle
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Seattle City Light rolls out proposal for rate increases — including ‘large-load’ data centers
Seattle City Light has proposed an average 9.5% annual retail rate hike for 2027 and 2028 to combat an aging grid, inflation, and surging demand. The proposal includes changes that officials say will help Seattle be more fairly compensated for … Continue reading →
The Urbanist
about 6 hours
Harborview Expansion Plan Hits Trouble, with Parking Costs Front and Center
The medical center campus expansion plan approved by voters in 2020 has ballooned from $1.74 billion to at least $2.25 billion, with the new tower at the heart of the plan pushed from 2028 to at least 2031. Numerous county councilmembers are voicing frustration and alarm over the project's future.
The Urbanist
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Is Sound Transit Abandoning the Lofty Goals of the Enterprise Initiative?
Sound Transit's lofty Enterprise Initiative was aimed at getting ballooning budgets under control without cutting or delaying planned light rail projects. However, that may have been an overly ambitious goal, since the agency did have to resort to pulling those levers last month.
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Not everything is closing: ‘A new chapter’ at Capitol Hill cocktail bar Belmont plus, yes, a few notes on recent closures
Not everything on Capitol Hill is closing. The cycle of small business life continues. Here’s word on the latest in the neighborhood restaurant and bar M&A activity in addition to notes on a few more recent closures where, more than … Continue reading →
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Retrofit relocation? First Hill tenants push back on seismic work that would ‘evict the whole building’
By Brenna Gauchat Residents from the century-old John Winthrop Apartments on First Hill met last week in the Cal Anderson Shelter House community space to discuss the possibility they might be evicted. Alongside the Puget Sound Tenants Union and residents … Continue reading →
Capitol Hill Seattle
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City begins installation of ‘recreation equipment for humans and their four-legged companions’ in Capitol Hill parks
Seattle Parks and Recreation has announced it will begin installing of “recreation equipment for humans and their four-legged companions” at five Capitol Hill parks: ...
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A Seahawk and Amazon are building a 7-story affordable apartment building on Capitol Hill
A Capitol Hill development plan on ice since 2021 is ready to break ground as an affordable project backed by a development team that ...
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Council notes: New recycling processing contract for Seattle, Social Housing Developer charter changes
The weekly full meeting of the Seattle City Council includes a vote a new contract for processing Seattle’s 215,000 to 220,000 tons of municipal ...
The Urbanist
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Community Transit Adjusts Service, Ends Last Bus Route to Seattle
Last week, Community Transit operated its last bus to Seattle, with the retirement of Snohomish express commuter Route 424. The agency added the Bellevue-bound Route 908 to replace it, with six other routes seeing tweaks.
The Urbanist
2 days
Zahilay Rolls Out Updated Transit Plan, as Budget Woes Cloud Metro's Future
The Metro's Next Stop plan rolled out last week by King County Executive Girmay Zahilay eyes a 12% increase in bus service by 2038. But a presentation this week at the county council paints a more dire picture of Metro's financial outlook over the near term.