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The Urbanist
about 2 hours
Progressives Seek to Replace Rep. Gerry Pollet, but Split on Challenger
Two well-funded challengers are vying to unseat incumbent Rep. Gerry Pollet in LD46. Urbanist-backed Ron Davis has raised the most money in state, but Dreher has a big fundraising advantage built from out-of-state donors.
The Urbanist
about 7 hours
Bremerton Fast Ferry Headed for 35% Weekday Service Cut This Fall
The number of weekday round trips between Bremerton and Seattle will drop from 20 to 13, with a major gap created between mid-morning and afternoon. The end of supplemental state funding coincides with a pivot at the legislature away from fast ferries.
PubliCola
about 7 hours
Most Men Prosecuted for Sex Buying Don’t Reoffend, Report Suggests
By Erica C. Barnett A new report from the King County Department of Public Defense about misdemeanor arrests for “commercial… The post Most Men Prosecuted for Sex Buying Don’t Reoffend, Report Suggests appeared first on PubliCola.
Seattle Gay News
about 11 hours
SGN Endorsements Erin Chapman-Smith (Washington State House of Representatives 29th District Position 2)
Our endorsement for Washington House of Representatives 29th District Position 2 is Erin Chapman Smith! Chapman-Smith has spent a decade as a housing advocate for Queer and Trans youth, and now hopes to enact policy as a state legislator to help tackle the issues that those struggling with housing and affordability face in her district. As a Transgender woman with a passion for community care, Chapman-Smith has worked for over ten years in shelters around the Puget Sound area, helping LGBTQIA+ people finall
Seattle Gay News
about 11 hours
SGN Endorsements Jaelynn Scott (Washington State House of Representatives 37th District Position 2)
Our endorsement for Washington House of Representatives 37th District Position 2 is Jaelynn Scott! As a longtime LGBTQIA+ community activist and executive director of the Lavender Rights Project, Scott has shown time and again her commitment to tackling the systemic issues that marginalized communities face. She now intends to take that to the next level as a state legislator. Scott is an articulate and passionate civil rights advocate. As a community leader, she has been at the forefront of challenging the
Seattle Gay News
about 15 hours
SGN Endorsements Rebecca Saldaña (King County Council District 2)
Our endorsement for King County Council District 2 is Rebecca Saldaña! Her decade of Washington State Senate experience, along with her commitment to coalition building and progressive policies, is ultimately what led us to choose her as the best option for the county council seat. As far as political track records are concerned, Saldaña has accrued an impressive résumé of policy achievements that would be hard for most to match. Since taking over the 37th District Senate seat in 2017 from Pramila Jayapal a
PubliCola
1 day
Universal School Meals Delayed In Favor of Grocery Vouchers for Low-Income Families
By Erica C. Barnett After weeks of debate that revealed widespread public opposition to the proposal, the city council’s Families,… The post Universal School Meals Delayed In Favor of Grocery Vouchers for Low-Income Families appeared first on PubliCola.
Phinney Wood
1 day
Machines vs. Free Weights: Which Is Best for Building Strength?
This is a sponsored post by Seattle Strength & Performance Walk into almost any gym and you’ll find two distinct worlds: a floor full of barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells on one […]
The Urbanist
1 day
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.
PubliCola
1 day
Mayor’s Press Secretary Departs, Budget for Police Salary Hikes Tops $80 Million
1. Sage Wilson, Mayor Katie Wilson’s press secretary, is leaving the mayor’s office after less than seven months on the… The post Mayor’s Press Secretary Departs, Budget for Police Salary Hikes Tops $80 Million appeared first on PubliCola.
The Urbanist
1 day
Seattle Funding Measure Adding 100,000 Bus Trips Heads to Voters
If approved in November, the 0.3% sales tax measure will ramp up city-funded Metro bus service on 10 to 15 additional routes on top of maintaining extra service that exists today. Signing the measure would mark a full-circle moment for Mayor Katie Wilson.
On Montlake
2 days
Before shutting down, Montlake Futures spent $44 million in final year
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