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The Stranger
about 9 hours
Seattle City Council Delays Universal School Meals
Seattle Public Schools students will have to wait another year for universal free school meals. At a nearly four-hour committee meeting today, the Seattle City Council voted 6 to 3 for an amendment that delays Mayor Katie Wilson’s universal school meals program until the 2027 school year to fund a new, means-tested voucher program to […] The post Seattle City Council Delays Universal School Meals appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
about 11 hours
Let Jimothy Live
It was clear what people were looking for when cars began to slow down on that Ballard street. No one yelled for him, but I knew. They were looking for Jimothy, the short-spined raccoon who took the internet by storm just last week. But please, Seattle, leave Jimothy alone. Jimothy is for everyone, but do […] The post Let Jimothy Live appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
about 11 hours
Pop Loser: RIP Jennifer Finch
Welcome back to Pop Loser! This week, we’ll honor L7 bassist Jennifer Finch, who passed on Saturday at the age of 59. I’ll explain the true meaning of Pop Loser, which I found at the Hilary Duff concert. Plus, stop what you’re doing right now and listen to La Roux’s new single. Subscribe to Pop […] The post Pop Loser: RIP Jennifer Finch appeared first on The Stranger.
GeekWire
about 12 hours
Startup Spotlight: MediaPact wants to reinvent digital ads for the AI era
As AI reshapes online search and advertising, Seattle startup MediaPact is building a marketplace to help brands and publishers strike direct sponsorship deals. Founder Lacie Thompson discusses launching the company, using AI to build without coding experience, and spotting a new opportunity in a rapidly changing digital media landscape. Read More
The Stranger
about 12 hours
Should Black Athletes Relocate to Seattle, a Leftist and Sports City?
Now that the World Cup is over, we have an opportunity to consider an important development that’s related to local and regional sports. Though many think of Seattle as bookish, it’s a huge sports city. Even without the Sonics, it still ranks at the top of the list as a home for professional teams. So, […] The post Should Black Athletes Relocate to Seattle, a Leftist and Sports City? appeared first on The Stranger.
The Urbanist
about 15 hours
Seattle Should Kick the Ball Forward After Successful World Cup
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson wisely put a stake in the ground for using World Cup hosting success as a springboard for further cityscape improvements, such as pedestrian zones and transit investments. Policymakers should heed the call and make it happen.
Fremont Neighbor
about 16 hours
Seattle Parks board to hear Lincoln High Field proposal July 23
The Seattle Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners will hold a special meeting July 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave. E., to consider Seattle Public Schools’ proposal for a new Lincoln High School athletic field at Lower Woodland Park. The meeting includes a public hearing; comment can also […]
GeekWire
about 16 hours
Amazon cuts jobs in AGI group as it puts more focus on customer-facing AI
Amazon confirmed layoffs in its artificial general intelligence organization, the group behind its Nova models, as the company sharpens its AI focus toward tools for business customers. The cuts follow a year of leadership turnover in the group and a broader run of reductions since January. Read More
GeekWire
about 16 hours
Game developer Harebrained Schemes kicks off its new indie era with survival-horror RPG ‘GRAFT’
The latest game from Seattle-based developer Harebrained Schemes, and its first since its return to independence in 2023, is a dark sci-fi/horror adventure where the player must constantly change and enhance their body in order to survive. Read More
The Stranger
about 17 hours
Seattle City Council Unanimously Passes Historic Seattle Transit Measure
The Seattle City Council unanimously passed the Seattle Transit Measure (STM), an ambitious package to fund more than 100,000 hours of additional transit service in the city over the next 10 years. This November, voters will decide whether they want their buses to run frequently and on time, or if they’re cool with the buses […] The post Seattle City Council Unanimously Passes Historic Seattle Transit Measure appeared first on The Stranger.
GeekWire
about 18 hours
Microsoft 2.5: A new series on the next generation of leaders
Mary Jo Foley is launching a GeekWire series profiling the people and priorities behind Microsoft's evolution. It's a look at what she calls the "Microsoft 2.5" era, where cloud and AI dominate but the company still can't walk away from Windows, Office, and enterprise customers whose products weren't built around AI. Read More
The Stranger
about 18 hours
Slog AM: The Cost of Electricity in Seattle Is Going Up, Iran Claims It Hit Amazon Infrastructure in Bahrain, “Communist” Mamdani Is Cutting Red Tape for NYC Small Businesses
City Light price hike is going to happen. The city council unanimously approved a rate increase of 9.5 percent in 2027, and another 9.5 percent in 2028. According to Seattle City Light, the extra cash is needed to “meet rising electricity demand, respond to climate impacts, and replace aging infrastructure.” As for Mayor Kate Wilson’s […] The post Slog AM: The Cost of Electricity in Seattle Is Going Up, Iran Claims It Hit Amazon Infrastructure in Bahrain, “Communist” Mamdani Is Cutting Red Tape for NYC Small Businesses appeared first on The Stranger.