Seattle’s new Do Not Solicit registry targets unwanted home-buying pitches
Seattle has approved a registry to curb covered unsolicited home-sale pitches, but the program will not take effect until June 1, 2027.
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Seattle court posts final Delta-9 THC testing order
Seattle Municipal Court issued a final order on Delta-9 THC testing in criminal cases, but its public summary does not state the ruling’s operative result.
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Seattle Council Puts 10-Year Transit Measure on November Ballot
Seattle voters will decide in November 2026 whether to approve a proposed 10-year transit funding measure before the current package expires in April 2027.
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Seattle Police Chief Steve Barnes Resigns After Festival Shooting Criticism
Seattle Police Chief Steve Barnes resigned July 30 after criticism of the city’s response and delayed release of information following a fatal Bite of Seattle shootout.
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Wildfire smoke returns to Western Washington as Spokane fires drive unhealthy-air concerns
Smoke from the Spokane Complex moved west toward Western Washington on Aug. 3-4. Here is who faces greater health risks and how residents can reduce exposure.
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Seattle voters will decide renewed transit measure after council approval
Seattle lawmakers approved and the mayor signed a proposed 10-year transit measure for the November 3, 2026, ballot. Voters—not the council—would decide whether the replacement tax takes effect.
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Seattle voters decide library levy in August 4 primary
Seattle Proposition 1 would replace the expiring 2019 library levy with a seven-year measure estimated to raise $479.76 million beginning in 2027.
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Seattle Council Revives Plan for Universal Free School Meals This Fall
A proposed Seattle budget amendment would fund free meals for every Seattle Public Schools student in fall 2026, but the plan still needs council approval amid a projected $175 million general-fund deficit.
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Seattle police chief Shon Barnes resigns after criticism of response to Bite of Seattle shooting
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned July 30 after criticism of the response and information released after a fatal shooting at Bite of Seattle. Deputy Chief Andre Sayles is interim chief.
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Seattle police chief’s departure prompts dispute between mayor and council after festival shooting
Seattle Police Chief Barnes left the job July 30 under pressure from Mayor Katie Wilson, setting off criticism from council members, community organizations and a business group after the Bite of Seattle shooting.
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Seahawks sale reportedly set at $9.6 billion, pending NFL approval
A Vinod Khosla-led group has reportedly agreed to buy the Seattle Seahawks from Paul Allen’s estate for $9.6 billion, subject to NFL approval expected in August.
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Seattle voters face Aug. 4 primary with city contests and District 5 special election
Seattle voters will take part in Washington’s Aug. 4 primary, which will narrow fields for November races, including the Seattle City Council District 5 special election.
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Seattle primary election set for Tuesday with City Council and county races on ballot
Washington’s Aug. 4 primary will narrow contested fields for the Nov. 3 general election, including Seattle City Council District 5 and races across King County.
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Seattle mayor defends police chief leadership change after fatal festival shooting
Mayor Katie Wilson defended the July 30 departure of Seattle’s police chief and named Andre Sayles interim chief after criticism of the city’s response and information release following a fatal food-festival shooting.
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Seattle Parks schedules free Big Day of Play community celebration for Aug. 15
Seattle Parks and Recreation will hold its free Big Day of Play community celebration on Saturday, Aug. 15, from noon to 5 p.m., with cultural programming, recreation activities, food trucks and community vendors.
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Seattle mayor defends police-chief ouster after fatal festival shooting
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned July 30 after criticism of the department’s response and communications following a fatal shooting at Bite of Seattle. Mayor Katie Wilson defended the decision the next day as Deputy Chief Andre Sayles took over on an interim basis.
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Seattle mayor seeks police chief’s resignation after Bite of Seattle shooting response
Seattle has an interim police chief after Mayor Katie Wilson sought Shon Barnes’ resignation following the July 26 Bite of Seattle shooting that killed three people and injured four others.
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Seattle-Area Gas Prices Ease Slightly, While Diesel Moves Higher
Seattle-area regular gas dipped to $5.319 a gallon on July 31, while diesel rose to $6.311, keeping fuel costs high for commuters and businesses.
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Seattle City Council expands Utility Discount Program for low-income households (2027)
Seattle’s City Council unanimously approved Council Bill 121222, expanding the Utility Discount Program. More households qualify in 2027 with 60%/50% discounts.
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Seattle City Council sends updated Seattle Transit Measure to November ballot—what it funds
Seattle WA – Seattle City Council advanced an updated 0.3% sales and use tax plan to renew the city’s transit measure for up to 10 years.
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Seattle construction pause ends—what the renewed I-5 work and detours mean for commutes
Construction resumes citywide July 7, but drivers face renewed northbound I-5 limits July 10–13 and a two-lane Ship Canal bridge through 2026.
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Seattle Transit Measure renewal: Kettle and Juarez amendments after July 13
Seattle’s City Council Select Committee held a July 13 hearing on the 2026 Seattle Transit Measure renewal, with Kettle and Juarez amendments in play.