Superior Court Rules Against Seattle’s Income Tax, Appeal Likely
Seattle's wealthiest residents have something extra to be thankful for this Thanksgiving as the King County Superior Court issued a ruling invalidating Seattle's 2.25%...
ICYMI: City Expands All-Gender Restrooms City-Wide
The Seattle City Council unanimously passed legislation expanding all-gender restroom access across the City on Monday. The ordinance will require city-controlled and privately operated...
Seattle’s New Pre-Tax Transit Pass Policy Will Save Users Hundreds Annually
Many Seattle commuters will get a new benefit that they can use for their transportation needs. Beginning in 2020, Seattle employers with 20 or...
Op-Ed: Why We’re Taking Burien’s Minimum Wage to the Ballot Box
Raise the Wage Burien is bringing together a coalition of workers, community groups, and labor unions to gather petition signatures to put a measure on the ballot this fall to raise Burien’s minimum wage to parity with nearby cities like Tukwila, SeaTac, Seattle, and Renton. In contrast, the city council's version is riddled with loopholes.
Mayoral Challengers Face Uphill Battle To Satisfy Market Urbanists
Former Mayor Mike McGinn declared Monday he's joining the race and seeking a rematch against Mayor Ed Murray, who beat him by 8,500 votes...
Public Restrooms Are An Urban Necessity
Written by Seattle Councilmember Sally Bagshaw and Alberta Bleck, Community Relations Liaison to District 7.
One thing we share as residents of this city is...
Councilmember Mosqueda Proposes New Tenant Protections for Buildings Up for Sale
The Seattle City Council's housing committee will take up further discussion and possibly vote on a new tenant protection measure sponsored by Councilmember Teresa...
1,000 Homes Showdown Is This Wednesday
Momentum is building for a proposal to build 1,000 affordable homes in Seattle. Housing Now Seattle has joined a large coalition of nonprofit groups...