Seattle Office of Housing Announces $100 Million Investment
Mayor Jenny Durkan announced $100 million of affordable housing investment yesterday at a press conference at the Filipino Community Center in Rainier Valley. The...
University District Study Suggests Strategies to Sustain Small Businesses
A new study on the vulnerability of small businesses in the University District has been released. Peter Steinbrueck (a former member of the Seattle...
Short-Term Rental Regulations Take Shape Ahead of Big Vote
A final regulatory bill for short-term vacation rentals in Seattle may be passed by end of year ending a two-year process of policy formulation....
Seattle Council Passes $7.2 Billion 2018 Budget
On Monday, the Seattle City Council passed a $7.2 billion budget for 2018. The city council heavily modified the mayor's proposed budget before adopting...
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%...
ST Board Signs Off on Three Affordable Housing Agreements
On Thursday, the Sound Transit Board of Directors approved a suite of agreements related to affordable housing on sites owned by the transit agency...
City Council Passes Tax on Vacation Rentals Like Airbnb
Seattle will tax short-term vacation rentals like Airbnb. But a formal regulatory framework for them still remains uncharted.
On Monday, the Seattle City Council delayed...
King County Changes Metro Bus Fare Structure for 2018
Fares on King County Metro Transit will change to a flat $2.75 next year. The Metropolitan King County Council adopted an ordinance on Monday...